Obituary of Kenneth C. Ponder

Kenneth C. Ponder, age 84, of Crittenden, KY (formerly of Union, KY) passed away Monday, January 25, 2021 at Emerald Trace-Senior Care in Elsmere, KY.  He was a retired Aircraft Mechanic for Delta Airlines, a member and Deacon of Piner Baptist Church (previously a member at Big Bone Baptist Church), and a U.S. Navy Veteran.  Ken enjoyed fishing, hunting, and following local high school sports and U.K. basketball and football, and most of all his grandchildren.  His parents, Frank M. & Virgie Summers Ponder, and eight siblings all preceded him in death.  He is survived by his loving wife (of over 61 years), Mary Stallsworth Ponder; children, Roger Dale Ponder (Deborah), Steven Wade Ponder (Tracie), Bryan Casey Ponder (Kathy); brother, Dell Ponder; grandchildren; Rebecca Aylor (Joseph), Amber Aylor (Wesley James), Phillip Ponder, Adam Ponder (Katie), Derek Ponder (Courtney), Jacob Ponder (Katelyn), Devin Ponder (Olivia), Megan Heuer (Jordan), Sarah Collins (John), Curtis Ponder (Bailey), Emily Rider (Joe), and Katelyn Ponder; and great grandchildren, Payton, Rylan, Kynlee, Emma, Anna, Evelynn, Hudson, Weston, Aubrie, Addison, Lukas, and Everett.  Visitation for Ken will be Saturday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. with the funeral service immediately following at 2 p.m. at Big Bone Baptist Church, 11036 Big Bone Church Rd., Union, KY 41091.  Due to the current Covid-19 restrictions, face masks are required, social distancing is encouraged, and 50% capacity will be limited at the church.  Interment will be at Big Bone Baptist Church with military honors.  For directions or to leave the family a message of condolence, please go to www.chambersandgrubbs.com.