Kearney Duane Pixler, 82, of Independence, MO, passed away June 7, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held 9:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Susquehanna Baptist Church 17800 E. Susquehanna Ridge, Independence, MO 64056. The family request that you come and share your stories and memories of Kearney, and it is casual dress.
Kearney was born June 23, 1940, in Pine Bluff, AR to Jesse “Duane” & Mary Lee (Bearden) Pixler.
Kearney was preceded in death by his parents: Duane & Mary Pixler.
Kearney is survived by his wife Barbara Pixler of the home; son: Bobby Pixler & wife Debra of Lincoln, MO, daughter: Randi Orlando & husband Tony of Independence, MO; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; sister: Diana Pixler of Oak Grove, MO; brother: Fred Pixler & wife Kay of Oak Grove, MO.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home Independence, MO (816) 796-8600
Dale Cunningham
16 Jun 2023Kearney and I were in the cast of The Mikado at Van Horn HS. He was the Mikado. I was Pooh Bah.
Fond memories of him and those days.
My sympathy on your loss.
Robert C. Dickeson, Ph.D.
17 Jun 2023Kearney was a dear friend at Van Horn High School. He was Mayor of the Independence Teen Town and I was on his Council. He was also active in music and starred in a variety show (Command Performance) written by Sue Patton, Jane Shafer and me. He had a great sense of humor, was fair to everyone around him. Sincere regards to Barbara and the family. Bob Dickeson, President of Class of 1958.