Kenneth Orcil Pennel

Kenneth Orval Pennel, 93, of Springdale, died Monday, July 9, 2018 at his daughter's home in Vanleer, Tenn. He was born Nov. 18, 1924 in Morrow, Ark., to Elber Garfield and Lela Ann Abshier Pennel, the youngest of eight children. Kenneth served in the Army during WW II. He was a faithful Christian and attended Robinson Avenue Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean (Daniel) Pennel in 2014, and a great-grandson, Timmy Pennell. He is survived by two children, Don Pennell and wife Johnny of Springdale, Sandy Jaro and husband Eddie of Vanleer; six grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be at Baptist Ford Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-3 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, online guestbook at www.heritageofnwa.com.