Kenneth H. Kinnamon
Kenneth H. Kinnamon Jr., 83, of Rogers, Ark., died Aug. 25, 2020, at his home.
He was born on Nov. 8, 1936, in Sulphur Springs, Ark., to Kenneth H. Kinnamon Sr. and Alma Mearl Cunningham Kinnamon. He was a teacher and an administrator in public schools in Arkansas and Oklahoma, having taught History at Siloam Springs High School, Special Education at Central Junior High and Springdale High School for many years. He was involved with Special Olympics for several years. He enjoyed woodworking and reading. He served as Sunday School teacher in the Free Methodist and Wesleyan Church. He was a long-time member of the Rogers First Church of the Nazarene and also attended the Rogers Freewill Baptist Church. He served honorably in the U.S. Air Force and was a lifetime member of the Rogers American Legion Post #100.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Jones Kinnamon of the home; one daughter, Beth Agee and husband, Mike, of Cheyenne, Wyo.; one son, Bill Kinnamon and wife, Melanie, of Norman, Okla.; seven grandchildren; one brother, Jim Kinnamon of Yukon, Okla.; and one sister, Leanora Umfleet of Forsyth, Mont.
The family will hold private graveside services under the direction of the Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Special Olympics or the American Legion.
To sign online guestbook please go to www.backstrom-pyeatte.com.
Backstrom-Pyeatte Funeral Home of Siloam Springs is in charge of arrangements.