Mr. Kennedy passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Mexia. He was born to N.B. (Babe) & Arnie Thomas Kennedy on February 27, 1920 in Emhouse, but lived almost all of his life in Freestone County. He married Rose Zella Solley on June 14, 1937 and shared over fifty-four years together until being separated by her death on February 3, 1992. Mr. Kennedy worked several jobs in his lifetime usually operating heavy equipment and had retired from the City of Teague. He was self taught and known to be able to modify equipment or procedures to accomplish whatever task was at hand. Mr. Kennedy was also a Foster Grandparent at the Mexia State School for many years and really enjoyed his work there. He loved music and played guitar, fiddle, and mandolin. When his health allowed, he enjoyed attended the monthly musicals at the Freestone Community Center. He was a very energetic person, always had a smile on his face, and never let anything get him down. He is survived by one son, Bobby Kennedy & wife Joy of Donie; one grandson, Matthew Kennedy & wife Rhonda of Waco; three granddaughters, Kimberly Kennedy of Donie, Kristy Ernest & husband Rusty of Crockett, and Kerrie Cobb & husband Steven of Groesbeck; six great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; his companion of seventeen years, Annie Lou Rankin and her son Doyle Rankin & wife Laurie of Teague; other relatives and friends. Mr. Kennedy was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Kennedy; two infant daughters; and one great-grandson.
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