Lee Kennel, Jr.

Lee Kennel, Jr. passed away on October 17, 2024, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, at the age of 69. Known to many as "Dog Pound," he loved the life that he lived and lived the life that he loved.

Born on February 22, 1955, in Gurdon to the union of Lee Kennel, Sr., and Jerline Gamble Kennel, Lee was a familiar face in the community and had a knack for diffusing tensions with his calm presence and strength. Being a member of First Memorial COGIC and occasionally attending Mt. Canaan Baptist Church, he was rooted in his faith.

He attended Bell High School in Gurdon. “Dog Pound” drove trucks for several years with Kennel Trucking. He had a passion for sports, particularly basketball and football, and found joy in the music of Frankie Beverly/Maze, Snoop Dogg's 1993 album Doggystyle, and Usher.

 “Dog Pound” had a charming demeanor that made him no stranger to those he met. He prided himself in being a ladies’ man. He was the go-to person whenever conflicts arose, always there to mediate and bring about peace.

He was preceded in death by his parents, L. E. Kennel (December 25, 1986) and Jerline Gamble Kennel (September 25, 2012); his son, Lee Andra” Barnes (October 12, 2022); his sister, Wanda Sue Jones (July 11, 2022) and his brother, Alvin Williams.

Because love is greater than death; his memory will live in the hearts of his children, Elander Kennel of Gurdon, Nakia Kennel of Arkadelphia and Samson Kadiri (Kameca Cross) of Malvern; six grandchildren and one, great-grandchild; good friends, Patricia Barnes and Linda Kadiri; He also leaves his siblings, Charlotte A. Kennel of Ft. Worth, TX, Annette (Roger) Williamson of Grand Prairie, TX, Diana K. Foley of Anaheim, CA, Ricky Kennel of Dallas, TX, Mary (Patrick) Willis of Ft. Worth, TX, Wyona D. Kennel of Dallas, TX, Randy J. Kennel of Ft. Smith, AR, Stanley (Tamika) Kennel of Arkadelphia, AR; Amanda Mallory of Ft. Worth, TX and Steven Kennel of Dallas, TX, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, several friends and acquaintances.

Visitation will be on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm at the funeral home Friends and family are invited to gather and reflect on the life of this man who left an indelible mark on all who had the opportunity of knowing him. Peace and love.