With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Elton Joseph Kennerson Sr. of Port Arthur, Texas, who passed away on September 1, 2023 at the age of 55. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elton Joseph Kennerson Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Annie Lee Kennerson. He is survived by: his father Felton Kennerson; his children, Elton Kennerson Jr. and Summer Kennerson; his granddaughter Journee Cotton; his sisters, Faye King (Larry) of Sulphur, Marilyn Kennerson, Gail Kennerson of Port Arthur and Christiana Jones (David) of Baytown, Texas; his nieces and nephews, Raven Alaman, Taylor Rideaux, Madison Jones, Torian Kennerson, Christopher King and Chance O'Brien; his cousin Donald Pitre; his close friend Lester Buchanan; and his brother-in-law David Jones.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gabriel Funeral Home Inc

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September 5, 2023

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“Brother Kennerson will be missed, as he had guided many laborers over the years. He always displayed professionalism and gave an honest hard day's work. He truly was his brother's keeper. Our deepest sympathies in your time of grief. In Solidarity, Labor Local 350.”

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Sep 11

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St. James Catholic Church
3617 Gulfway Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642

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Sep 11

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St. James Catholic Church
3617 Gulfway Dr, Port Arthur, TX 77642

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