Anyone who knew Kenny Morris, can’t forget his smile and warm, gentle, encouraging nature, says Estella Osborn Newton County Cattlemen’s Association president. When Kenny Morris passed away unexpectedly 2 years ago, he left a void in his small community. But Kenny didn’t leave the area unprepared as he had mentored many area youth, cattlemen and other members of his region. He worked many hours on programs and attending meeting at the state level. Kenny’s goal was to educate the cattle rancher of Newton County and to improve the cattle industry in the area. Second to being a cattleman, he was proud that he had returned to college and received a degree from Crowder College. He was a true promoter and advocate for the college. He knew first hand and firmly believed in the value of a good education. It was important to him that young people in his area have the opportunity to better themselves. That legacy will continue now with the Kenny Morris Memorial Endowed Scholarship. The scholarship will be administered by the Missouri’s Cattlemen Foundation and awarded to a Crowder College Student.

Donations are being accepted to honor this special individual and can be mailed to the Missouri's Cattlemen Foundation.  For more information contact the MCF or Estella Osborn, President, Newton County Cattlemen’s Association, (417) 624-0415.