Dennis Ray Ponder, Jr, age 54, passed from this life April 18, 2025. Dennis was born December 12, 1970 in El Dorado, AR to the late Dennis Ponder, Sr and Mary Capps.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and two grandchildren Jolene Ponder and Sierra Ponder.

Those left to cherish his memory include:  two sons Matthew Ponder and his wife Cristen and Brian Ponder and his wife Brooklyn Smith; one daughter Nicole Ponder; thirteen grandchildren; one great-grandchild; maternal grandmother Billie Capps; special friend of thirteen years Tina Barnard; sister Pam Powell; two brothers Eddie Lee and Charlie Lee; as well as a host of extended family and friends.

Memorial services in his honor will be held at 2:00 PM Norphlet First Baptist Church  Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Perry's Funeral Chapel 312 W. Oak St El Dorado, Arkansas 71730, 870-863-0800. Online condolences can be made at www.perrysfuneralchapels.com.