Joseph F. Fenton, 44, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020.

Joseph, the son of John and Sandra (Leith) Fenton, was born in Springfield, MO, on April 6, 1976.

Joseph enjoyed being outdoors. He especially loved, tooling around on his little farm, landscaping, mowing, and fishing. When he wasn't outside, he enjoyed playing cards and cooking. Most of all, he loved being with his friends and family. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those that knew and loved him.

Joseph is survived by his brothers, Jason Fenton of Springfield, Mike Leith and wife Wendy of IL, Daniel Leith and wife Kim of Eudora; sisters, Debbie Cribbs and husband Steve of Brighton, Vi Obert of Eudora, Bev McMasters and husband Randy of Willard; grandfather, Joe Frank Leith of Eudora; girlfriend, Angela Love of Springfield; nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and many friends.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandmother, Carrye Ann Leith; and paternal grandparents, Frank and Isabell Fenton.

Graveside services will be 10:00AM, Friday, May 8, 2020 at Eudora Cemetery, Eudora, MO. Graveside services are open to the public, but please follow the COVID-19 guidelines of social distancing.