Robert Edward (Ed) Kennan, 79, of Elkins, joined our Father in heaven June 8, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Kennan; stepmother, Marie Kennan; mother, Betty Dickenson; daughter, Sue Hertzing; brothers, Larry and Jack Kennan; and sister-in-law, Barbara Kennan.

Ed leaves behind a brother, Tom Kennan of Boyd, TX; loving daughter, Betty Hamblin; loving nephew, Damon Kennan; and his grandchildren, Tyler and Brittany Hamblin, Pracilla Mason, Casey and Chris Hertzing, Andy McMahon, Linda Hussong, Alejandra Robbins and Amanda Bresnahan; along with many other nieces, nephews and friends.

There are no scheduled services.

Cremation arrangements by Beard’s Funeral Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that any donations be given to the Elkins Food Bank, 201 W. 1^st Ave, Elkins, AR 72727/(479) 643-2741 or the Elkins FFA, 349 N. Center St, Elkins, AR 72727/(479) 643-2172.