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Alan F. Rhea, 58, of Kearney, Mo., passed away suddenly at his home on May 14, 2018. Alan was born on August 15, 1959 to Richard and Velma (Conley) Rhea in Cassville, Mo. He was the oldest of four children. He graduated from Purdy High School with the Class of 1977. Alan continued his studies at St. Paul\u2019s College in Concordia, Mo., and received his Bachelor of Science in Education from Pittsburg State University in 1981.<\/p>\n
Alan married Debra (Avondet) Rhea on November 21, 1980 in Monett, Mo. To this union, two children were born, Richard Edward and Alan Jacob. He taught and coached basketball at Meadow Heights High School in Patton, Mo., from 1981 \u2013 1984 and Greenfield High School in Greenfield, Mo., from 1984 \u2013 1986. In 1986, Alan started his career with State Farm Insurance in Chillicothe, Mo., serving 13 counties as a Fire Claims Adjuster. On January 1, 1989 he was appointed as a State Farm Agent in Kearney, Mo., serving the community until his death. He was blessed with a wonderful staff of Stacy, Amber, and Rosa.<\/p>\n
Left to mourn in his passing are his wife, Debra; his son, Richard (Richie), wife Traci, and grandchildren, Riley, Brady, and Tenley Rhea of Monett; his son, Alan Jacob (AJ) and wife Kristi, and grandson Kason Rhea of Kearney. Also surviving are his parents, Richard and Velma Rhea; sister, Diann Wallace and husband Mike; brother, Edward Rhea and wife Tracy; and sister, Ashley Bailey and husband Brett. Alan had a special bond with his nieces and nephews, Lacey and Michaela Wallace, Taylor, Karsen, and Harper Rhea, Jaxon, Connor, and Ross Bailey.<\/p>\n
He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Lucille Avondet of Monett; his brother-in-law, Don and wife Brucene Avondet of Joplin, Mo.; and brother-in-law, Doug Avondet of Monett; niece, Dondi Avondet of Nixa, Mo.; and nephew, Dustin Avondet and wife Kim of Pierce City, Mo.; along with several great nieces and nephews.<\/p>\n
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Kearney, Mo. Funeral services will also be held at the church on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Graveside services will be held at Stones Prairie Cemetery in Purdy, Mo., on Friday, May 18, 2018 at 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gift of Life.<\/p>\n
Debra and Family,
\nSo shocking to hear of Alan’s passing. We will miss him and his friendly smile and conversation. Prayers for all of you and as we know we will see him later. We are all in “God’s waiting room”.
\nBob & Marlo Howard of Your Trinity Family<\/p>\n
My deepest prayers and sympathy for you, Debra, and for all of your family. Words cannot help, but the assurance of a joyful reunion with our Heavenly Father sustains us. God bless you.
\nPerry Davis<\/p>\n
Velma and Richard and\u00a0 family…..there really are no adequate words at Time liike this!\u00a0 It is not the natural order of life to lay a son to rest.\u00a0 I can not begin to imagine your grief. I am so thankful for your Christian faith for at this time that is what\u00a0\u00a0 you need to sustain you.\u00a0 May Our God hold you in His mighty. right arm.
\nLovingly, Dolores Woodruff<\/p>\n
My prayers and love go out to the Rhea family at this time of\u00a0 the loss. Rest In Peace Alan and know how much you ate truly missed.
\nPam Hurst<\/p>\n
Debra and family,
\nSo sorry for your loss of Alan. You are all in our thoughts and may you find peace in knowing he is always with you.
\nLove Jeff & Julie<\/p>\n
Dear Debra and family,
\nWe are so sorry to hear of Alan’s passing.\u00a0 You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
\nRon and Mary Garner<\/p>\n
We are so very sad to learn of the passing of a great man. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you and grant you peace.
\nEdgar and Glenda Schoen<\/p>\n
So very sorry to hear of Alan’s passing.\u00a0 Prayers for family and peace.
\nJim Bishop<\/p>\n
Debra,
\nI’m so sorry and saddened to hear about Alan’s death. Such a terrible shock….\u00a0 My heart goes out to you and your family. Alan was a gem of a man. I loved his sense of humor, honesty, and story-telling. He was generous, wise in a down-to-earth way, and loved to laugh that infectious laugh. I’ll miss him – and pray for you all during this time of grief.
\nBlessings and peace,
\nMatt<\/p>\n
I am so very sorry for your loss.\u00a0 My thoughts and prayers are sent to all during this sad time. May peace fill your hearts knowing he is at Home in Heaven.
\nLinda Bertalotto<\/p>\n
Dianne Wallace so sorry to hear this. Our prayers are with you and the family.
\nBarbara Wallen<\/p>\n
Dear Debra and family,
\nWe were stunned and saddened to learn of Alan’s death.\u00a0 He was a man with the gift of gab and a heart of gold.\u00a0 We loved his stories along with the assurance of our insurance needs.\u00a0 We trusted his guidance and advice.\u00a0 Our hearts are heavy and we offer our hugs and friendship at this time of great loss.\u00a0 God wrap you in his comforting arms and bring you peace.
\nKeith and Mary Wornson<\/p>\n
Debbie and your family,\u00a0 we are so sad to hear of this. It just tears our heart out. Let God help thru your pain. We recall the many fun trips we shared because of our mutual association with State Farm.
\nYou are in our prayers and thoughts.
\nRon and Linda<\/p>\n
So sorry to hear about Alan’s death.\u00a0 He was a great guy, always friendly,\u00a0 always knew you and will truly be missed.
\nAlan & Joyce Bray<\/p>\n
Debra and family,
\nWe are so sorry to hear the sad news about Alan.\u00a0 Praying that God gives you comfort and peace in this trying time.\u00a0 Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your children and all the Rhea family.
\nLarry and Charlotte Schoen<\/p>\n
I’m so sorry for your loss! Words can’t describe your pains what you’re going through! God only knows why, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time! You all are a wonderful strong family! Lean on him to get you through this! Prayers your way for you and your families!
\nBonnie Heeter<\/p>\n
Dear Debra and family,
\nSending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so very sorry for your loss.
\nLove,
\nCarolyn McMechan<\/p>\n
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
\nHelen Ruscha<\/p>\n
Dear Velma and Richard,
\nWe were saddened to hear of your loss. Please know how very sorry we are. God is always in your corner at a time like this – and so am I. Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness. Velma and Richard we will be praying for you.
\nLove Janice and Leo<\/p>\n
We were very saddened to hear of your loss.\u00a0 Alan held a very important role in the lives of my children and grandchildren and I will be eternally grateful for your welcoming and accepting them into your own family.\u00a0 We will have you in our thoughts and prayers.
\nMichael and Bobbie Pauley<\/p>\n
Deb and family, Rhea family and Avondet family.\u00a0 There are no words to express our heartfelt sorrow to hear the news of Alan’s passing.\u00a0 He was so well liked and respected by family, friends, the community and church.\u00a0 May God grant you all peace with the memories you have of times spent with Alan.
\nDick and\u00a0 Wanda Sanders<\/p>\n
You are in our thoughts and prayers.\u00a0 Pray God grants you comfort during this difficult time.
\nHarold and Gwen Lampe<\/p>\n
I am so sorry for\u00a0 your loss.\u00a0 When Alan was a fire adjuster in Chillicothe he used to come to our Macon office, which at that time was the only State Farm office there, and the agent was Edgar Green.
\nAlan was very pleasant, upbeat, fun to have around and people really liked working with him.
\nMay God give you all comfort at this time.
\nDebbie Craigg<\/p>\n
Debra and Family,
\nI’m so sorry for your loss… there just are no good words. Thinking about you during this difficult time.
\nRuss Courdin<\/p>\n
Debra, I am so sorry, it seems impossible that this man could be gone already.\u00a0 I so many times thought I would get together with you when I was in your area and now it is too late to see Coach, I will forever regret this.\u00a0 He was my favorite coach\/teacher and I have such good memories of him. I hope you find some comfort knowing what an impact he had on his students\/athletes and how he will never be forgotten.
\nLinda Seabaugh<\/p>\n
Debra, Please accept my deepest sympathies for your loss; my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
\nJanell Marbut<\/p>\n
To the family & office staff of Alan Rhea:
\nPlease accept my sincere prayers & condolences in the loss of you loved one.\u00a0 May you find comfort in the knowledge that you will be with him one day in Heaven.\u00a0 He will be missed by those who knew him.
\nBetty Miller<\/p>\n
Dear Debra, Velma,& Richard,
\nWe were all so saddened when hearing of the passing of Alan. He was such a great man love to laugh and loved his family.
\nMom and I were talking about when we were going to Trinity with you and Alan and how we watch the boys grow up and then we moved here to Monett and then we watch them grow into the men they have become. The wonderful husbands and Fathers they are is because of the great role model they had! Debra, Alan adored you and those boys, just hold onto that love another it always there always going to be there he still loves you just know that he\u2019s ever present watching over you and your kids when you feel his presence know it\u2019s real.
\nRichard & Velma, a Parent should never have to bury a child! I cannot imagine the pain that you have in your heart when you lose a child. You know I have my two girls and I can\u2019t even fathom how I would feel if I lost one of my girls! All I can say is trust that God knows what is best for everyone, including Alan. I believe that everyone is put on this earth for a purpose and I believe that Alan had fulfilled his purpose on this earth and it was time for him to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. And blessed be the day that we get to join him!
\nRichie and AJ, you both knew my father and you know I lost him suddenly. I struggled with that for quite some time because I never got to say goodbye or tell him that I loved him before he passed. After I was able to get out of my feelings and think about it rationally I knew that I loved my father and I also knew that my father knew I loved him! I also knew that my father would not have wanted to be stuck in a hospital bed for weeks or to be lying in pain or to have some extended illness for 2 or3 years before he passed my father went the way he would\u2019ve wanted to go nobody wants to be laying you know in a hospital bed waiting to pass hoping to pass! your Dad went the way he would\u2019ve wanted to go you know my Dad had many bouts with cancer, and that\u2019s the way we all figured he would go, but thank the Lord he didn\u2019t. He went the way he wanted to quick & painless! So to all of Allen\u2019s family I send my deepest condolences and I wish you all of God\u2018s peace.
\nWe love you in Christ Jesus,
\nLori Hilz & Hazel Ideker<\/p>\n
I cannot think of a sweeter family, so loved by all who knew you. This is such a shock for all of the Purdy community. My heart is saddened for each member of your family. My God hold you very near Him and give you Peace as you walk through this heartbreaking time. We know Alan is now at Home with Jesus and One Day you can be reunited. For this we can find comfort.
\nBonnie Hemphill Long<\/p>\n
Dear Debra, Richie and AJ,
\nMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.\u00a0 You all have always been a really neat family and this will help you get through.\u00a0 Debra you and Alan lived life to the fullest and you were like salt and pepper.\u00a0 Just always together.
\nAlan was way too young.\u00a0 Your loss is great but you will survive.\u00a0 My prayers will be with you.
\nLove,
\nCookie, Andy, Joe and Nick Sparks<\/p>\n
To Debra, Ritchie and AJ, words can’t express what I feel for your loss. I knew Alan going on 28 years he and Debra didn’t just take care of my family and I so wonderfully over all these years through their insurance agency but they truly became like family to us. I always knew when I was going into the office to visit with Alan I always made sure I had plenty of time because we would always have nearly an hour long conversation usually about sports. Whether it was these long conversations or our time playing men’s league basketball together and particularly how he and Debra have taken care of myself and my family over all these years he was truly the best and a great friend. I’ll miss him dearly.
\nJered Porter<\/p>\n
Debra and the Rhea famliy,
\nI was heartbroken to hear about Alan. My thoughts and prayers for strength and healing to get everyone through these next days, months and years have been coming your way since I heard the news.
\nLove to you all,
\nTammy Harper Busby<\/p>\n
I have many great memories of growing up with Alan…always playing baseball (even when it was just him & I), trading baseball cards, always wanting to be the one that got to ride in the “cubby hole” in the Conley’s VW, dragging Broadway, our trip to see the (football) Cardinals play the Cowboys…having to dig loose change from under the seat for gas money to get home.\u00a0 You will be missed greatly…but we will all have wonderful memories of you.
\nDennis Schad<\/p>\n
Debra and Family
\nOur thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time.
\nTim and Michele Wooley<\/p>\n
Prayers to you and the Family, Deb. God Bless.
\nRuss and Jemmi Lombard<\/p>\n
Our hearts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. May God send you His peace and comfort today and in all the days longer He requires you to be apart from Alan. May He give you hope until you meet him again.
\nJennie Lakenan<\/p>\n
So sorry for your loss. Enjoyed interacting with the family at sporting events as well as the very professional and positive reception we always received at the State Farm office. He will be missed.
\nFrank and Lexie Buell<\/p>\n
Thinking about you in my heart and remembering you in my prayers.
\nDianne Baum<\/p>\n
I am so sorry to hear of Alan’s passing.\u00a0 Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
\nLindsay Reiter<\/p>\n
Dear Debra and family,
\nWe are stunned to just learn of this news of Alan’s passing.\u00a0 Although our times together were several years ago, we have very fond memories of our times together. We’ll be praying for strength for your your family during this time.
\nBlessings to you and all!
\nVery sincerely,
\nGerry & Pam<\/p>\n
Debra and Family,
\nI am so very sorry to hear of the loss Alan.\u00a0 Our prayers and condolences are with you during this difficult time.
\nMost Sincerely,
\nJared & Arin Summerville<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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