John Ellis Kennedy Sr. Obituary

John Ellis Kennedy Sr., born on September 24, 1945, passed away on September 25, 2026. John Ellis leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Ellis Kennedy Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his son Robert Wayne Kennedy; his siblings, Max Kennedy, Mary Applegate and Faye Yant; his parents, George Ernest Kennedy and Esther Lois Bennett; and his brothers-in-law, Erby Yant, Clyde Donley and Paul Bain.

He is survived by: his wife Joann Kennedy; his sons, John E. Kennedy, Jr. and Darrell Wayne Kennedy; his grandchildren, Dustin Scott Kennedy and Megan Brooke Jester (Derek); his great grandchildren, Drake Kennedy and Cade Jester; his siblings, Ferrell Kennedy, Lou Donley and Judy Lake; and his brothers-in-law, Kenneth Bain (Patty) and Buddy Lake.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Dial & Dudley Funeral Home (4212 AR-5, Bryant, AR 72022). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 30th 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Arkansas https://www.alzark.org.