Kenneth R. Ponder

1942-2016

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A memorial service is planned for Saturday, Sept. 10 for Kenneth R. Ponder.

Mr. Ponder died on Friday, Sept. 2 at his home in Quitman at the age of 73 from cancer. He was born Oct. 12, 1942 in Stuttgart, Arkansas.

Mr. Ponder was a veteran who served in the United States Air Force. Most recently, he was a school bus driver for Lindale School District.

Mr. Ponder is survived by his wife, Lillian; his daughters, Kenna Johnson and Kathy Ponder; his stepchildren, Lisa Templeton, Patrick Slowinski and John Slowinski; his sister, Virgina Jason; a brother, George Ponder; five grandchildren and eight step-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol.