Kevin Wayne Cash, 63, of Mexico, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 23, at Arnold Funeral Home with Kevin Wilkerson officiating. Military honors and EMS honors will follow.

Visitation is Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Kevin was born on June 30, 1960, in Mexico, the son of Clyde William and Darlene Elizabeth (Peery) Cash. On October 12, 2002, in High Hill, he married Laura Kleinsorge.

Kevin was a 1978 graduate of Mexico High School and then served in the United States Air Force as an Air Cargo Specialist. During which time he received an Outstanding Unit Award, Good Conduct Medal, and Longevity service Award Ribbon.

Kevin had 30 years of EMS service. He began his career as an EMT at Audrain Medical Center. Kevin advanced his career to Paramedic while working for Audrain Ambulance Service and Montgomery County Ambulance District. As Director of Audrain Ambulance District, Kevin oversaw the construction of two ambulance bases located in Mexico and at Scott's Corner. The bases reduced response times enhancing services for the citizens of Audrain County. Throughout his career, Kevin saved countless lives and received numerous accolades both from individuals and professionally. Kevin retired in 2019 proudly leaving the district in good standings for the future. He also, was a member of the Missouri EMS Funeral Response Team, which honors fellow EMS colleagues and provides comfort to their families. He has served on their board for several years and was on his second term as Board President. In addition, Kevin was Deputy Coroner for Audrain County for several years.

As an avid golfer, Kevin had four Hole-In-Ones credited to his name. If you asked his grandkids "Where is Grandpa?" They would say "Grandpa is golfing", regardless of the season. Kevin was currently serving as a board member for Arthur Hills Golf Course. When Kevin wasn't chasing another Hole-In-One on the golf course with his friends, he enjoyed being outdoors and spending time with family. One of his many outdoor passions was deer hunting.

Survivors include his wife, Laura Cash of their home; his mother, Darlene Cash of Mexico; his children: Jesse (Kelli) Cash of Centralia, Randy (Jessica) Cash of Mexico, Candiss (Justin) Day of Centralia, Christine (Brian) Schremp of Hallsville and Joshua (Brittany) Curry of Colorado; nine grandchildren: Sidney and Evan Cash, Kaden Wilson, Camryn Donaldson, Khloe Cash, Brooke and Charlie Day, Addie and Haley Schremp; two brothers: William Cash of Mexico and Ronald (Mary) Cash of Milton, Florida; two sisters: Nancy (Tim) Wood of Auxvasse and Wanda (Richard) Wilson of Auxvasse; his mother-in-law, Betty Kleinsorge of Mexico; two brothers-in-law: Mike (Robin) Kleinsorge of Mexico, Robert (Cathy) Kleinsorge of Stoutsville; sister-in-law Janice Kleinsorge of Mexico, family friend Brenda Hickman of Mexico and a number of nieces and nephews.

Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Cash; one brother, Randy Cash; and his father-in-law, Arthur Kleinsorge.

Memorial donations may be made to the Missouri EMS Funeral Response Team or Arthur Hills Golf Course.