Donald Kissee

                                                                                           Donald Kissee

Raymond Donald Kissee (Don) of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on May 13, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born on June 25, 1932, in Ozark and remained a lifelong resident of the community.

He was the son of Raymond and Alta Hanks Kissee and graduated from Ozark High School in 1950. Don served in the United States Air Force. Don worked at the Springfield Union Stockyards and later worked at Hiland Dairy until his retirement. He was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Ozark and spent many years raising Limousin cattle.

In 1952, he married Nancy Jo Kessinger Kissee, and they were married for nearly 60 years. Together, they enjoyed traveling and visiting many places around the world.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nancy; his son, Keith Kissee; his infant sister, Marilyn Ruth; his brother Tom Kissee; and his son-in-law, Terry Sullivan.

He is survived by his daughter, Karol Sullivan; and his grandchildren, Andrew (Emily) Sullivan and Elizabeth Sullivan.

Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday May 17, 2025, at 1:00 and a funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM, at Adams Funeral Home in Ozark. If you would like to honor Don’s memory with a gift, please send donations to Honor Flight of the Ozarks, P.O. Box 3964, Springfield, MO 65808.