Hank Rotten Jr. memorial plans announced
Four State legend Hank Rotten Jr. passes away
Services are scheduled for Saturday, May 10 at 3 p.m. at Cycle Connection in Joplin. Also, the Hank Rotten Memorial Ride is scheduled for June 14.
He was born Tom Perry on July 23, 1951 and grew up in Carterville. Hank was a life-long Four State resident, who had a love for Webb City High School football.
He had a career in music, radio and TV that stretched decades.
Hank became a beloved member of the KSN and KODE family in the 90s, starting with his show Friday Night at the Movies and then a co-host on Local News Today.
He passed away on Sunday, April 20 after complications from a stroke.
You can read Hank's obituary here.
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