Kenneth Ray Harrell

Kenneth Ray Harrell, husband, dad, grandfather & great grandfather, passed at his home on September 1, 2024 at the age of 69 surrounded by loved ones. 

Kenneth was born & raised in Oak Grove, LA & preceded in death by his parents, Jack & EulaRee Harrell; brothers, Paul, Carroll, and Jack Wayne; and sister, Katherine. 

Kenneth joined the Air Force & served as a mechanic during the Vietnam War. He received the Basic Training & National Defense metals. After his time of service he worked as a long-haul truck driver. In his time off work, he enjoyed fishing & hunting with his brother in-law John. He married Arlene Franks from New Carlisle, OH in May of 1982. 

Kenneth is survived by his wife, Arlene and their 3 daughters, Faye (Paul) Thompson, Lisa (Brent) Kamphues, Kimberly (Steve) Lewis; their 23 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; one brother, BJ (Barbara) Jordan; sister, Rachel (Late Carlton) Miles; sister-in-law, Karen Harrell; caretaker, Lori Franks; and numerous nieces and nephews on both sides. 

He is deeply loved and will be missed by all.

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