Tow Truck Procession Honors Arkansas Towing Leader

On Saturday, a striking tribute unfolded along the interstate as nearly fifty tow trucks formed a procession to honor Gerald Kennon, a respected figure in Arkansas’s towing industry who passed away Monday.

The convoy began on Morgan’s Bicentennial Road and traveled north to Kennon’s final resting place in Dennard. Earlier, family and friends gathered at Graves Memorial Baptist Church to celebrate his life.

“We call him Peepaw,” said daughter-in-law Suzie Kennon. “He taught us the value of hard work and loved his family fiercely. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for his grandkids or his friends.”

Kennon, former owner of A1 Recovery in North Little Rock, was known for his strong relationships within the industry. “He knew everybody, from when they started to when they moved up,” said longtime friend and coworker Anthony Lay.

For Suzie and the family, the procession was deeply meaningful. “It’s a testament to the kind of man he was,” she said. Lay echoed the sentiment: “One of the best guys I’ve ever known. I’m sure going to miss him.” Source: https://www.thv11.com