Kenneth J. Reece, age 89, of Bryant Arkansas, passed away on May 22nd, 2026, peacefully in his sleep. He was born on January 8th, 1937, in Marianna Arkansas to Ethel and Loren Reece.

He graduated from Perryville Highschool in 1954 and served his country in the U.S 1019th Airborne Division from 1954-1959. Later he earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics. He had a brilliant mind and ran many of his own businesses throughout his life.

He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 43 years, DonAnna Reece; daughter, Desiree Shiver and her husband Eric Shiver; stepson, Shawn Williamson and his wife Minette; grandchildren, Sierra Snow and husband Charles Snow; step grandchildren, Emiley Chiasson and husband Jake Chiasson, and Kevin Williamson and wife Angel; great grandchildren, Heidi Snow, Penelope Snow, and step grandchildren, Graham Chaisson, Teddy and Charlie Chaisson.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Loren and Ethel Reece, his daughter Martina Reece, sisters Dene, Veda, Bonnie, Lois, and brother Lecil Reece.

A viewing service will be held at 12pm followed by memorial service at 12:30pm-1pm on June 26th at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home. A graveside internment service will be held at Pinecrest Memorial Park at 2pm. Celebration of life to remember his legacy will be held at 543 Avilla, East Alexander Arkansas, 72002.