Elroy Kenebrew was born August 7, 1947, to the late Annie Bell Bowie Kenebrew Roebuck.

Elroy grew up in Jasper, Texas where he attended public school at J.H. Rowe High School.

His first job, at age 16, was at Dues Minimax Store as a stocker. He worked several different jobs throughout his life, before retiring from LP Louisiana Pacific. He was the owner of Kenebrew Home Remodeling, where he worked until his untimely death.

Elroy's hobbies included hunting, fishing, farming, and community softball with whomever wanted to play. He had a GREAT LOVE FOR ALL KIDS.

He rededicated his life to Christ and joined Curtis Community House of Prayer, where he was a faithful member.

Elroy united in marriage with Annette Mitchell- Kenebrew. On January 7,1968. To this union, six children were born: Marie Southwell, Donald Kenebrew, Sandra Kenebrew, Cynthia Parks, Zembolus (Zem) Kenebrew, deceased, and La'Kisha Kenebrew.

Elroy was preceded in death by one son, Zembolus (Zem) Kenebrew; his mother, Annie Bell Bowie Kenebrew Roebuck; sisters, Mary Joe Johnson, Frances Twine, Gloria Lewis; brothers, Alvin Roebuck, Charles Fowler, Elvis Roebuck, and Amos Kenebrew.

He leaves to cherish his loving memory: his wife, Annette Mitchell-Kenebrew; children, Marie Southwell, Donald Kenebrew, Sandra Kenebrew, Cynthia Parks, La'Kisha Kenebrew, Denise Glasco (Julian), LaKeitha Roberts (John), Kevin McQueen, Kelly Johnsons (Douglas), El McQueen; sisters, Johnnie Curtis, Brenda Roebuck, Essie Shankle; brothers, Willie Kenebrew, Larry Scott, 19 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends.