Kenneth Ray Ponder

Kenneth Ray Ponder, 79, of Addison, entered into rest on Monday, October 19, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on September 7, 1941 in Cullman County, Alabama.  Kenneth was a loving, caring man who never met a stranger and loved to give hugs and help others.  He loved his family, especially his grandbabies and was a good provider for his family.  He was one of the original organizers of the Addison Rescue Squad, where he served for 25 years.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 from 11am-2pm at Sardis #2 Baptist Church, where the service will begin at 2pm.  Brother William McClellan and Brother Jeff Wiggins will officiate.  Burial will follow in the adjoining cemetery.

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Doris Ponder; son, Byron Ponder; daughters, Kim Wright and Deeanna (Donnie) Aldridge; grandchildren, Chase (Aerial) Aldridge, Kayla (Cody) Hall, Levi (Mallary) Aldridge, Skylier (Ali) Aldridge and Jacob Ponder; great grandchildren, Blakelyn Hall, Daxton Aldridge and Baisley Hall and brother, Wayne (Sherry) Ponder.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Oscar “Ott” Ponder and Josie Brock Ponder; brothers, Bud Ponder, Doyle Ponder and Dempsey Ponder and sisters, Doris Jones, Dean McNutt, Rachel Steele and Nell Ponder.