of Jonesboro, AR

July 17, 1940 - September 8, 2024

Kenneth Hershel Yancey, 83, of Jonesboro, Arkansas passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024. Kenneth was born on July 17, 1940 in West Helena, Arkansas to the late Joel Hershel Yancey and Mryttle Robinson.
He was with the US Postal Service for thirty-six years. Kenneth was also a member of the Central Baptist Church and the Air Force for many years. Kenneth was a huge fan of football and enjoyed watching the Arkansas Razorbacks. He was a huge animal lover and had a love for gardening as well.
Kenneth Yancey is preceded in death by his parents, Joel Yancey and Mryttle Robinson; wife, Dottie Yancey and sisters, Wilma Gordon, Hazel Ross, Freda Steingraber and Linda Joy.
He is survived by his two sons, Eric Yancey (Kelsey) of North Little Rock, Arkansas and Bob Griffin (Cheryl) of Jonesboro, Arkansas; two daughters, Jamie Ross (Scott Freeman) of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Kim Throgmorton of North Little Rock, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Molly Throgmorton, Kellye Doyle, Meredith Lancaster, Morgan Gardner, Sarah Griffin and Kennedy Ross; seven great grandchildren, Noah Doyle, Olivia Doyle, Gabe Gardner, Ava Ross, Barrett Gardner, Marleigh Gardner and Amelia Hill.
Kenneth's visitation will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel in West Helena, Arkansas. His service will immediately follow his visitation at 12:00 p.m. at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home Chapel in West Helena, Arkansas.
In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Alzheimer's Association ''3150 Lenox Park Blvd Suite 402, Memphis, TN 38115'' and Humane Society of the Delta. Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena .

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com