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David Lester Kerley

Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at 2:22 PM

David Lester Kerley, age 52, of Rockaway Beach, Missouri.

David Lester Kerley, age 52, of Rockaway Beach, Missouri, passed away on October 2, 2022. He entered this life on January 8, 1970, in West Plains, Missouri, the son of Robert Kerley and Etta (Willard) Johnston. David was preceded in death by his wife, Jamie Magnuson; parents; and sister, Lily Ruth Kerley.

Known to many as “Kerley”, David was an exceptionally generous individual who would give the shirt off his back to help someone. He enjoyed cooking and being with family, where memories were created that will be cherished forever. David was a kindhearted soul and was loved by everyone. He will be greatly missed.

David is survived by his niece, Amanda Spencer; four sons: Gavin Magnuson, Jeffrey Zane Barbrow, David Tyler Kerley, and Andrew Phillips; and seven daughters: Mackenzie (Dakota Callahan) Barbrow, Amber Kerley, Harley (Taylor Horton) Kerley, Rebekah (Patrick) Mitchell, Allison Brooks, Kristen Brooks, and Cheryl Holloway. He is also survived by four brothers: Walter Kerley, Rick (Melody) Kerley, Robert (Michelle) Kerley, and Lonnie (Linda) Kerley; seventeen grandchildren: Asher Horton, Ariyah Horton, Aaliyah Kerley, Tanner Leach, Luca Callahan, Irisha Mayberry, Eliyani Kerley, Audrey Spencer, Delaney Collins, Delilah Collins, Cadence Holloway, David Vincent, Jerry Vincent, Patsy Wilson, Kenneth Wilson, Jayden Phillips, and Andrew Phillips; two nephews: Nathan Spencer and Clayton Spencer; and niece, Sarah Truskett.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.cremationsoftheozarks.com.

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