Obituaries

Kenneth "Cotton" Fulks

Kenneth "Cotton" Fulks, 78, of California, Mo., passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at the Moniteau Care Center in California, Mo. He was born on December 25, 1942, the son of Pete and Opal (Combs) Fulks, both of whom preceded him in death. He was united in marriage at his parent's home in Latham on April 13, 1979, to Clara Hale, who survives of the home. Kenneth worked for Clay Farms and retired from the Moniteau Co. Road and Bridge Dist. He enjoyed tractor pulling, playing cards and his wife's wonderful cooking. Kenneth is survived by his son, Keith Fulks and husband John Roberts of St. Louis, Mo.; favorite sister-in-law, Barbara Hays of Tipton, Mo.; brothers-in-law, Larry Stokes and Mike (Brenda) Hale; cousin, Donna Branch; and his dog Maud. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Fulks; and a sister, Katherine Stokes. Visitation will be on Friday, July 9, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. till 12 Noon with funeral services immediately following, all at the funeral home. Officiating will be the Rev. Lina Eddy. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery near Latham. Memorials are suggested to the Highland Cemetery, c/o the funeral home. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral Services, California, Mo.

Published July 14, 2021