Kenneth Wayne Washington

Kenneth’s Life Journey

A Time to Be Born

         The life of Kenneth Wayne Washington began on November 7, 1962, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. He was born to the late Charlie Washington and the late Ruby Lucille Taylor. He was a member of Prairie Lake Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Alvin Lowe. Kenneth received his education in the Pine Bluff School District graduating from Pine Bluff High in 1981. He worked throughout Pine Bluff as a general laborer that started at Bonanza Restaurant then to Tyson Foods to Pine Bluff Foods and ending at Sun Grow. 

A Time to Go Home

On February 22, 2023, Kenneth departed this life surrounded by family. He was preceded in death by both parents, two brothers: Michael Taylor and Rickey Oglesby and his baby girl, “Little Miss Kendra Yvette Washington.”

A Time to Be Remembered

In his early years Wayne as we call him was also known as “Too Tough Ken”. Not too tough in the bad way but because he was strong and cool. And of course, we will never forget his first car, his love, that 1979 silver grey Monte Carlo with “Too Tough” written on the doors. That was his pride and joy then. Wayne had a great love for hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed listening to his music, playing dominoes and being with his family and friends. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler’s fan. 

Wayne leaves to cherish his memory two sons–Kenneth Wayne Washington, Jr. and David Undre Trotter; three grandchildren–TaNiya Trotter, DeUndre Trotter and Dazara Trotter; four sisters–Tina McCoy Mitchell, Carolyn Washington, Valerie Washington and Catherine Washington; four brothers–Eric Taylor, Kerry Taylor, Steven Washington  and Darren Washington; special friend Katherine Hudson and last but certainly not least , his best friend, ride to the end, David Goal and a host of other relatives and friends.           

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