- Date Of Birth: November 20, 1958
- Date Of Death: May 19, 2020
- State: Arkansas
Kenneth Lee Spence, 61, of Diamond City, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020, after a six-year bout with cancer. Born November 20, 1958, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of William Jessie and Cristine Ann Homesly Spence.
Kenny is preceded in death by Carrel Homesly, William and Cristine Spence, and Nanny Harriett Homesly.
Kenny lived in Iowa for most of his life. He moved to Arkansas and shortly after met his wife of 21 years, Jean Ellis Spence. Kenny and Jean were happily married and had a very loving home. Kenny went to work at Nortech Graphics in Lead Hill and was a dedicated employee for 19 years. Kenny was blessed with “Golden Retriever Syndrome”, – he was a very loyal, courteous, and patient person. Kenny loved Jesus and was a member of the Lighthouse Bible Church in Diamond City. Kenny had many friends growing up in Iowa. He and his brother Lynn share many memories of those times together as boys. Kenny was a rock hound, as were generations of his family before him. Day-long rock hunting trips were not uncommon. Woodworking was another passion. Nothing made him happier than being with his grandkids.
Kenny is survived by his wife Jean and grandson Tyler of the home; son Travis Spence (Bethany Spence) and daughter Nicole “Nicki” Spence, of Iowa; daughters Lisa Archa of Harrison, AR and Lora Archa of Branson, MO; son Lloyd Archa of California; his brother Lynn Spence of Diamond City, AR; 9 grandchildren and a host of friends.
