Kenneth G. “Ken” Belew, 71, De Soto

Kenneth G. “Ken” Belew, 71, of De Soto died Aug. 18, 2021, at Mercy Hospital South in Crystal City. Mr. Belew worked as a drywaller. Born Oct. 14, 1949, in Blackwell, he was the son of the late Virgil Joseph and Maida Zelia (Courtois) Belew.

He is survived by his wife: Sharon (Mabery) Belew of De Soto; three children: Ken (Darla) Belew of De Soto, Brad (Sandra) Belew of De Soto and Erica (Gary Sens) Belew of Bonne Terre; a sibling: Jane (Ron) Schutte of Ware; six grandchildren: Holly, Misty, Jeremiah, Peyton, Ava and Stella; and four great-grandchildren: Jace, Shelby, Bella and Conner.

He also was preceded in death by two brothers: Clement Belew and Greg (Debra) Belew.

Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. today (Aug. 20) at Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, 220 N. Main St., in De Soto. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday (Aug. 21) at the funeral home, with Danny Pyeatt officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home.