R. L. Kennard, Sr. was born to the parentage of Alberta and Edgar Kennard on January 31, 1927 in Crockett, TX
He attended the Crockett public school and acdepted Christ at an early age.
He married Lessie Faye Massey in 1950 and to their union, 6 sons and 1 daughter were born.
He was an active member of Fellowship Baptist Church of Oak Cliff until his health failed.
He is preceded in death by both parents and 2 sons, Herbert Kennard and Timothy Kennard.
He leaves to cherish his memories: The love of his life, wife, Lessie Faye; 4 sons, R. L. Jr., Dwight Kennard (Debra), Michael Kennard and Alvis Kennard; 1 daughter, Ardell Kennard-Taylor (Donald); 1 sister, Ardell Cunningham; 15 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and host of other relatives and friends.