Springfield honoring late comedian Kenny DeForest with festival
by OZARKSFIRST
OZARKSFIRST— SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - Tuesday, April 23, would have been comedian Kenny DeForest's 38th birthday. "To be able to do a proclamation to say that this is Kennedy DeForest Day in the city of Springfield, that's special," said Mayor Ken McClure. Born and raised in Springfield, DeForest was a well-known comedian who suddenly passed away after []
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