Kenneth Lee Gray, 84, of Arkansas, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026. Born on September 13, 1941 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. 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 PM 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 AM until service-time at the funeral home on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Farmington Senior Center Van Fund.
Kenneth was a great cousin. A kind man and always ready to share family memories. He once sent decorative handkerchiefs to me that had belonged to our grandmother. Much appreciated since I didn’t get a chance to meet her.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family 🙏🙏
Kenneth was a close friend, more like a cousin. We spent many hours together growing up. He remembered many things that I had long forgotten , He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Kenneth was a close friend, more like a cousin. We spent many hours together growing up. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
My wife, Linda and I during our five years in Arkansas lived just a few doors down from Kenneth. He was a very delightful person always positive and encouraging during our many visits with him.
We can certainly understand that his family and friends will miss him. I pray that all of us left behind will be comforted knowing that he is totally healed and in paradise with his Savior, Jesus Christ who died for us all that we all may thathave that blessed hope