Cover photo for Kenneth Ray Ponder's Obituary
Kenneth Ray Ponder Profile Photo
1941 Kenneth ray 2020

Kenneth Ray Ponder

September 7, 1941 — October 19, 2020

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.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Kenneth Ray Ponder, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

11:00am - 2:00 pm (Central time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Funeral Service

Tuesday, October 20, 2020

Starts at 2:00 pm (Central time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 20

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree