Carl D Stennis

Carl D. Stennis, affectionately known as “Superman,” passed away peacefully on August 28, 2025, at the age of 95. He was born in Gould, Arkansas, to the late Essie Stennis and Hattie B. Stennis.

Carl was preceded in death by his beloved daughters, Eddie Ruth Tyson and Mary Stennis, and his brothers, Ervin Stennis and Junior Stennis.

After relocating to Kansas City, Missouri, Carl married the late Ollie Mae Braxton, with whom he raised eight children. He later united in marriage with Luecreathia (Jackson) Stennis, and with love and devotion embraced the role of father to her three children. Carl and Luecreathia shared 54 wonderful years together.

Carl also known as "Superman served a Super God who blessed him.. His career journey began at Bendix, continued at Vendo, and culminated in retirement from Ford Motor Company. Known by many as “Superman,” Carl was a man of remarkable skill—there was nothing he couldn’t build, repair, or improve.

A man of strong faith, Carl joined Greater Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor Albert L. Colbert. Under the current pastor, Joseph Fletcher, he faithfully served on the Kitchen Committee, the Delightful Group, and Usher Board #2.

In his leisure, Carl enjoyed dominoes, cards, fishing, and sharing his many talents with others. His hands were gifted, his spirit generous, and his presence a blessing to all who knew him.

Carl leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Luecreathia Stennis; nine children—Gloria Henry, Erma Stennis, Brenda Stennis, Shelia Beckwith, Dena Bennett, Carl Stennis Jr., Curtis Stennis, Ellis Stennis, and Derrick Jackson (Sharen); his brother, E.J. Stennis; his sister, Dorothy Singleton; along with a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.