Saline River Chronicle

Kenneth Ray Wayne, 1947-2021

Kenneth Ray Wayne, 74, of Camden, formerly of Warren, died December 22, 2021. Born July 20, 1947, he was a son of the late Joe Hurley Sr. and Leola Harris Wayne. He was also preceded in death by three siblings, Leo Wayne, Joe Hurley Wayne Jr. and Darla Blackmon.

He was a graduate of Bradley County High School in Warren, class of 1965. He was a member of the United States Army in his early years. His career paths were mechanics and carpentry and he used those trades for the rest of his life.

He gave his life to Christ on October 1, 2005 at Concord Missionary Baptist Church in Camden, under the leadership of Bishop Jones. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, anything that had to do with the outdoors. He was a blunt, but loving person with a good sense of humor.

He is survived by his wife, Mildred Wayne; children, Janie Wayne, Jacovis Wayne both of Little Rock, Kaneisha Torrence of Camden, Lavant Randall of Benton, Amanda Randell Sorrell (Travis) or Fisher, IN.; grandchildren, Ambria Lancaster, Levi Banks, William Randall, Evan Randall, Khloe Sorrell, Kendall Randall; siblings, Betty Joe Davis of Warren, Raymond Harris, Malik Blackmon both of Little Rock; a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service was January 8 at St. James AME Church in Warren. Burial in Union Cemetery, Warren. Arrangements by Hammons Funeral Home.

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