James Byron Ponder Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Byron Ponder of Forrest City, Arkansas, who passed away on January 4, 2022 at the age of 77. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph "Jeff" Ponder and Omie Sampley Ponder; and his brother Jerry Ponder. He is survived by: his brothers, Kenneth and Wayne Ponder; his wife Joann Brooks of Birdeye; his children, Stephanie Ponder Kerlin (Thomas) of Arlington, Jeff Ponder of Forrest City and Brent Ponder of Forrest City; and his grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Meredith and Nathan Kerlin.
The family request memorials be made to Forrest City Masonic Lodge #198, P.O. box 145, Forrest City, AR 72336, Rensellear Vann Lodge #494, P. O. Box 548, Wynne, AR 72396 or Eastern Arkansas Scottish Rite Bodies, P. O. Box 657, Jonesboro, AR 72403.
