Jonathan Mark Kennedy, 40, of Fayetteville, and formerly of Little Rock, died Friday, July 11, 2014 while kayaking in Chaffee County, Colorado. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Fuson, and two sons, Taylor and Thomas Fuson Kennedy of Fayetteville; parents, Cristie Ginther and husband Butch of Fayetteville, Christopher Kennedy and wife Katey of Columbus, Ohio; and in-laws, Wayne and Debbie Fuson of Cabot. A celebration of Jon's life will be from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, July 18, at the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks in Fayetteville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Jonathan Kennedy Memorial Fund at any Simmons Bank branch for the benefit of his sons.

Published July 16, 2014