Kenneth Edward Rouse, 75, of Marmaduke, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020. He was born December 21, 1945, to Buel and Lucille Rouse. Kenneth loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and farming.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Maydell Rouse.

Survivors include his sons and daughter in law, Kenneth W. Rouse, Jimmy and Tammy Rouse; daughters and son in law, Robin Frost, Jennifer and Bobby Joe Witcher; stepdaughter, Darlene Frost; brothers, Larry Rouse and Stanley Rouse; sisters, Judy Mayne and Kathy Rouse; fourteen grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 1, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Phillips Funeral Home. The funeral service will be on Saturday, January 2, at 11:00 a.m. at Phillips Funeral Home with Bro. Carter Grindstaff officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery.

Kenny Riley, Dustin Frost, Joseph Frost, Billy Hill, Tim Lockwood, Austin Witcher, and Bobby Joe Witcher will serve as pallbearers.