TERRY RAY (TUG) KILE

Terry Ray (Tug) Kile, 87, of Ash Grove passed away on Sunday Dec. 10, 2023. He was born Dec. 26, 1935, to Orville and Mary (Manion) Kile of Bois D’Arc.
In his early years he worked on ranches in Strafford, Ozark and Willard; as well as, ranches in and around northern California. He served honorably in the United States Navy until he was discharged for medical reasons. He also managed Sharp’s Station in Ash Grove for 10 years, until its closing. Afterwards, he worked as a heavy equipment operator until his retirement in 2021.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Beverly; brother, Max Kile; and a blended family including his daughter, Charlene (Denny) Wilson of Everton; son, Rick Kile of Carthage; son, Ray (Carolyn) Kile of Everton; son, Kelly Kile of St. Louis; daughter, Teresa Hathaway of Osawatomie; son, Terry (Karla) Tate of Ash Grove; daughter, Lisa (Larry) Wilson of Chillicothe; 13 grandchildren and their spouses; 24 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three  sisters (Ola, Wanda, and Martha).
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 23, at Center Baptist Church, 5124 N Farm Road 43, Ash Grove.
 In lieu of flowers, consider a love offering under his name to Center Baptist Church.