Funeral Services for Richard Kenneth Lawler, Age 88 of Willow Springs, Missouri will be held on Monday, October 26th, 2026 at The Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mountain Grove, Missouri, beginning at 2:00 PM. Burial will take place in The Friendship Cemetery, Mountain Grove, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Dawson Assembly of God in care of the funeral home.
Richard Kenneth Lawler, son of the late Lester Richard and Clyda Mae (Harlamert) Lawler, was born March 8, 1938, in Hartville, Missouri. He passed away on October 19, 2026, in Willow Springs, Missouri, at the age of 88.
Kenneth was united in marriage to Beverly Jo Lawson on June 3, 1961. Beverly passed away in 2001. Kenneth was united in marriage to Nealma Masengill on November 18, 2019.
For many years, Kenneth owned and operated a very successful auto body repair shop where he specialized in rebuilding salvage vehicles in the Toyota brand. He was known as “Mr. Fix-it.” In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, boating, dancing, and traveling to Colorado. Kenneth rededicated his life to the Lord in October of 2025.
Besides his parents and first wife, Kenneth was preceded in death by siblings, Yvonne Wiggins, Deloris Spencer, Lavon Lawler, Jim Lawler, Ray Lawler, and Sandra Mack; and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Kenneth is survived by his wife, Nealma Lawler; step-children, Connie Stuart (Pat) of Willow Springs and Jerry Masengill (Michelle) of Springfield, Missouri; step-granddaughter, Nikki Wake (Nathan) of Willow Springs; step-great-grandchildren, Natalie, Noah, Nixon, and Neely Wake of Willow Springs; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.
Kenneth was a good husband, friend, and neighbor. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
