Kenneth S. Moxey

Kenneth S. Moxey, 99, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Chateau Girardeau. He was born July 30, 1925 in Brighton, Illinois to Lester George and Lucy Marie Grizzle Moxey. He and Bonnie Geraldine Patton were married December 25, 1946 at Calvary Baptist Church in St. Louis. She preceded him in death December 22, 2001. He later married Mary Jo Kaempfer in July of 2003 at First Presbyterian Church. She preceded him in death February 20, 2009. He served in the Navy from November 24, 1943 until June 4, 1946 at which time he was honorably discharged because of his brother Herbert's death during active duty. Ken graduated from high school on January 27, 1942. He attended Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar and finished his degree at William Jewel College in August 1949. He then attended Central Baptist Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. He received a masters in psychology in 1954 from SIU-Carbondale. He followed that by receiving a masters in divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He furthered his education by attaining an EDD from North Texas State University in 1966. He served as a pastor for several small churches before beginning his teaching career. He taught at Southwest Baptist College from 1958 to 1960, Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas from 1960 to 1967, and Southeast Missouri State College and University from 1967 to 1987, when he retired. He was a full professor at Southeast Missouri State University in the Psychology Department. He has been a member of First Baptist Church of Cape Girardeau since 1967 where he served as a deacon, did Prison Ministry Sunday School and Telephone Class for Homebound. He also taught Bible classes at the Chateau for many years. Ken was a lifelong learner. He was an avid woodworker, spending many hours in the woodshop at the Chateau. He worked on the Red House in downtown Cape and he helped rebuild the Old Bethel Church when it was moved. He loved growing things-plants, flowers and trees. He loved living at the Chateau, being part of the community and making new residents feel at home. He had lived at the Chateau for 29 years and was the longest living resident there. He also loved doing things with his grandkids. Survivors include a son, Ernie (Lisa) Moxey of St. Louis; stepson, Tim Ludwig; daughter, Bonnie White of Cape Girardeau; four grandchildren, Tim (Katelyn) White, Jonathan (Lauren) Moxey, Brian (Emily) Moxey, and Sharon Reeves; two step-grandchildren, Jennifer (Andy) Shemwell and Heather Ludwig; six great-grandchildren, Tyson, Kyla and Rowyn White, Jack and Gus Moxey and Olivia Moxey. He was preceded in death by his parents; wives; two daughters, Gayle Reeves on June 1, 2016 and Charlotte Anne Moxey on January 27, 1978; two sons-in-law, Ken Reeves and Bob White; brother, Herbert George Moxey; and sister, Edith Richie. Friends may call from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will follow at 1:30 pm Friday, April 25, 2025 at the funeral home with the Rev. David Conley officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to Chateau Girardeau Employees Fund, American Heart Association, or National Kidney Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Kenneth S. Moxey

July 30, 1925 - April 19, 2025