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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9 Condolence(s)
Patti Hale Medlin
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
I knew Kenneth at Central High School West Helena, AR. Sorry to hear of his death. I remember him being polite and respectful to everyone. My sympathies to all his family and to those he held dear. I graduated from CHS in 1958.
Geneva Smith Naile
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Joyce i am so sorry for the loss of your husband. We will be keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Janie scaife
Monday, June 14, 2021
So sorry for your loss.
Earl Butch Wilson
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Kenneth was a nice guy. Very likable. RIP Kenneth.
Mary Brady Henderson
Saturday, June 12, 2021
Graduated from Central High with Kenneth.He was a kind and gentle soul and from the obit never changed. May God comfort his family as they celebrate his Promotion to Glory.
Sincerely, Mary Henderson
Charles Davis
Friday, June 11, 2021
Went to school with Ken and was a good friend .
Lannie Travis
Friday, June 11, 2021
I valued Kenneth’s friendship. We grew up together, went to school together and were associated many years after school.
Jesse Edwin Porter
Friday, June 11, 2021
Sorry to read of your loss. Kenneth was a very friendly and outgoing person. Prayers for comfort and peace for family and friends. He led a full and casing life.
Rusty Porter
jim mayer
Friday, June 11, 2021
Kenneth was a very special man growing up with him and in school . Always a pleasure to visit with. you are in our thoughts and payers. Jim Mayer