Kenneth L Ekenseair, SR
of Searcy, AR
February 11, 1940 - June 7, 2021
Kenneth Leslie Ekenseair, SR, 81, passed peacefully in his home in Searcy, Arkansas on June 7, 2021. He was born in West Helena, Arkansas to his parents Clyde Leslie and Edna Louise Staggs Ekenseair on February 11, 1940. He and his wife Joyce were active members of Beebe United Methodist Church since their move to Searcy.
He is survived by his wife Joyce McWhorter Ekenseair; two sons, Kenneth, Jr (Carol) of Plummerville, Arkansas and Michael (Jamie) of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida; one sister Linda (Roy) Reynolds of Maumelle, Arkansas; four grandchildren, John, Virginia, Ella and Graham along with other family members and many friends.
Kenneth was a graduate of Helena High School and after graduation, he went to work for Mohawk Rubber Company for a short time. He entered the United States Air Force in 1962 and served our country for four years. On his discharge from the service he returned to worked in production for Mohawk where he remained for 20 years. After leaving Mohawk, he began a career in sales for home improvement companies and floral distributors until he retired in 2003.
He was a very humble and content man, qualities that built a foundation of love for everyday life. He was a hunter, fisherman, storyteller and "toetapper" to his favorite southern gospel music. Many hobbies caught his interest after retirement, including photography, carpentry, collecting, and furniture refinishing. He enjoyed many years serving at the Beebe Christian Outreach Center and took pride in his years of service to his country. He was a loving man who never met a stranger and a devoted, ever-present husband, father and grandfather.
Funeral Services are scheduled for Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Beebe United Methodist Church, in Beebe, AR. Interment will follow the service at White County Memorial Gardens, Searcy, AR with Military Honors observed at the Graveside.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Beebe Christian Outreach Center or Beebe First United Methodist Church.
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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Daniel Funeral Home
411 East Race Avenue
Searcy, AR 72145
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com