Archie Harold Kennamer died on December 19, 2014 in Abilene and was buried in Woodville, Alabama. He was born October 8, 1915 in Woodville to David Campbell Kennamer and Clemmie Isom Kennamer. He attended public schools in Woodville. He enrolled in Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas. He married his high school sweetheart, Cora Elsie Hodges on December 26, 1934, at his sister's home in Woodville. He died a week prior to their 80th anniversary. The couple returned to Harding to complete Harold's school year, after which they moved to Chattanooga, TN. He was employed at the Railway Express regional office for three years and preaching in nearby Cleveland, TN, on weekends. He was hired as full-time preaching minister, serving both roles for several months. Harold and Elsie partnered for 60 years in ministry with Churches of Christ in Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Colorado, California, and Texas. He retired at the age of 77 and moved to Abilene, TX to be closer to family. Harold was active in communities where he ministered with churches. He was the first president of the Chamber of Commerce in Keller, TX. In Tulia, TX, he was a member of the Kiwanis Club for 15 years and served as club president. He campaigned to elect a state representative to the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature, and the Tulia chapter was the first in Texas to establish an endowed foundation. Harold conducted gospel meetings in Estevan, Saskatchewan and Calgary, Alberta, Canada; Montana, Alabama, Texas, Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois, and Utah. For 26 years, he conducted a series of meetings with the oldest congregation in the state of Georgia at Pleasant Grove which was established in 1848 and integrated from the beginning. Harold had an incredible memory and quick wit. He could name every teacher throughout his school years, and the names of his grade school baseball team members and positions they played. He started an expansion Little League baseball team in Waco that won 2nd place in final standings. He had an array of jokes and enjoyed regaling family and friends. When asked if the initial A in his name was for "Andy," he replied that it stood for "Atlas Hercules!" He enjoyed two trips to the Holy Land, including Greece and Rome. He loved the natural wonders of Creation and took his family to every national park wherever they traveled for meetings or vacations. Like the poet Keats, Harold thought "a thing of beauty is a joy forever." The Grand Canyon awed him. In early spring of 1969, he and his son, David, rode mules into the Canyon shortly after the ice shoes had been removed from the mule's hooves. They spent some cold Arizona nights in David's Volkswagen bus. Harold was disciplined, frugal, and conscientious about diet and exercise. Even in his 80's he walked a mile or more nearly every day. His attention to spiritual health added to his integrity. Every morning he read from the Old Testament and every afternoon he read from the New Testament. "Poppy," as he was affectionately known by his family, was very sociable. He received many visits and cards of encouragement. Last October 8, he celebrated his 99th birthday greeting friends and receiving telephone calls. At the close of the day, he said, "I wish this day wouldn't end." On Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 2:00 p.m., a Memorial will be hosted in the Family Room of the University Church of Christ. Poppy was predeceased by his parents, six siblings, his wife, and a daughter, Judy. He is survived by . . . His daughter, Ann Young, and her husband Bill of Abilene; His son, David, and his wife, Helen of Santa Margarita, CA; His grandchildren: Timothy Lynn Young and wife, Anna Lee, of Dallas; Anita Jo Young Green and husband, David, of Abilene; Michael Kennamer and wife, Monique, of San Jose, CA; Robin K. Archer and husband, Brian, of Atascadero, CA; and Jesse Colin Kennamer of Santa Margarita, CA; His great grandchildren: Katherine Lee and Ashlee Ann Young; Bryan Nolan and Cassidy Ann Green; Emilio Robert and Judy Mariposa Kennamer; Ella Lee, Hayle, Brianna, and Dylan Archer, and Gavin Reed Kennamer. The family wishes to thank the excellent medical support of Dr. Gary Holland, Dr. Chris Albritton, and Dr. Grady Yoder; the attentive nurses of Hendrick Hospice, and the devoted staff and Poppy's resident friends at Chisholm Place. Our Poppy is "Safely Home." Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Christian Service Center; 901 Mesquite, Abilene, TX 79601; or World Bible School; c/o University Church of Christ, 733 E.N. 16th, Abilene, TX 79601. Online condolences can be made at www.northsfuneralhome.com