Kenneth Lee Gray, 84, of Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026. Born on September 13, 1941 in Fayetteville.
He graduated from Fayetteville High School class of 1959 and served four years in the United States Army.
Following his military service, Kenneth moved to Bell Gardens, California, to be with his mother, Grace Gray Langley, and stepfather, Bill Langley. He worked for many years at Weiser Lock and later as a Maintenance Supervisor with the Downey Unified School District, retiring in 2005.
After retirement, he returned to Arkansas, enjoying time with family and friends. During his retirement years he enjoyed helping seniors with their taxes, working the Washington County elections, and attending activities at the Farmington Senior Center. Kenneth was known for his kindness, quiet strength, and devotion to family.
He is survived by the Gray cousins. Kenneth will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Fayetteville National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until service-time at the funeral home on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Farmington Senior Center Van Fund.