Paul Robert Vavak, son of the late Cecil Vavak and Dessie (Stevens) Vavak, was born April 20, 1940 in Williamsville, Missouri and departed this life on December 24, 2023 at the age of 83 years, 8 months and 4 days. Paul married Judy C. McCoin in Kennett.

Survivors include:

His wife: Judy Vavak of Kennett, Mo.

Three sons: Jeff (Regeana) Vavak of Bragg City, Mo.

Mike Vavak of Cullman, Al.

Randy (Tressa) Vavak of Kennett, Mo.

Sister: Betty Fisk of Sikeston, Mo.

Eight Grandchildren: Emily, Elizabeth, Hillary, Jeffrey P. Jr., Brea, Blake, Maggie and Klyie  Vavak

Ten great grandchildren: Madison, McKinsey, Maverick, Leim, Luka ,Avery, Paisley, Clay, Charlie and Jason.

other relatives and many friends

Paul was preceded in death by three brothers: Jack Vavak, Cecil Vavak, Jr. and Bill Vavak.

Visitation will be 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 31, 2023 at the McDaniel Funeral Home in  Kennett. Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 31, 2023 at the McDaniel Chapel in Kennett. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens in Kennett. Reverend Doug Clinton officiating.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.