Born August 23, 1938 in Marvell, AR to Clarence and Gladys Crisp, he was the husband of Marie Henderson Crisp who survives. Married December 23, 1963 they were the parents of three children who also survive, Kenneth Crisp Jr, and wife Robin of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Dr. Casey Crisp and wife Christine of Bettendorf, Iowa and Kelly Crisp Hankins and husband Brent of Pearland, Texas.
Additional survivors include two sisters and their husbands Barbara and Michael Salley of Maumelle, Arkansas and Brenda and Michael Woodyard of Marvell, Arkansas; five grandchildren Heather and Grant Hankins of Pearland, Texas, Cody Crisp of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Max and Noah Crisp of Bettendorf, Iowa.
Mr. Crisp graduated from Marvell High School, Class of 1956, was a member of Willow Lake Hunting Club, past president of Arkansas Plant Food Educational Society where he was a member for 35 years. and was retired from Jimmy Sanders, Inc., Marvell, where he served as manager. He formerly owned Phillips County Flying Service.
Kenneth or "Mr. Kenneth" was a great husband, father and grandfather to his family. He was the best friend to all that knew him, always quick to provide a kind word, hug, or smile to brighten your day. Mr. Kenneth was devoted to his faith, family and friends. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him.