of Clinton, AR

July 23, 1941 - October 14, 2024

Kenneth Martine Reck, 83, of Clinton, Arkansas passed away peacefully from this life on October 14, 2024. He was born on July 23, 1941 to the late Will and Mabel (Christen) Reck in Little Rock, Arkansas. After his parent's death at a young age, he was then raised by his late aunt and uncle, Ernest and Lillian Reck with their children, Charles and Ernestine.

He is preceded in death by his parents; aunt and uncle that raised him; two infant sons, Matthew and Jeremy Reck and brother, William Reck.

As a child, Kenneth was raised as 1st Lutheran and later joined a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church with his wife, Marolyn. He graduated from Mabelvale High School, Class of '59 and attended college at UALR, majoring in Art. Kenneth joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky, then transferred to the Army Reserves. He worked at Pfeiffer-Blass (Dillards) Sporting Goods and doing display windows. Kenneth retired after 42 years as a Territory Manager for Terminix in Clinton. Before becoming disabled, he was active with the Clinton Jaycees, baseball for kids, the beautification of the City of Clinton and a friend of the Master Gardeners. Kenneth was easy to get to know and loved to talk and tell stories. His grandchildren say he was the best Papa.

Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 61years, Marolyn (Purtle) Reck; son, Christopher Reck and wife, Mayra; grandchildren, Lillian, Sofia and Christen Reck and sister-in-law, Carolyn Reck.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Primrose Methodist Church in Little Rock, Arkansas with Brother Kyle Blanton officiating.

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Obituary Provided By:
Roller-McNutt Funeral Home
Highway 65 South
Clinton, AR  72031
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