J.R. Kennedy's Obituary
J.R. Kennedy, 93, of Hedley died Sunday, July 25, 2021 at his residence.
Graveside services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, July 29, 2021 in Rowe Cemetery in Hedley with Rev. Bruce Howard and Johnny Hoggatt, officiating.
Viewing will be Wednesday at the funeral home.
Arrangements are by Robertson Funeral Directors of Clarendon.
J.R. was born January 2, 1928 in Hall County to Elmo Pete and Willie Polask Kennedy. He married Gloria Lavon "Bonnie" Wilson on December 12, 1953 in Pampa. He had been a resident of Hedley since 1956 where he farmed and ranched. He had served on the Quail school board for several years, FSA Committee for a couple of years, and helped with the Hedley Volunteer Fire Department. J.R. was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hedley where he helped in the church where he was needed.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; 1 brother; and 4 sisters.
Survivors include his sons, Jimmy Kennedy and Bill Kennedy both of Hedley.
The family request memorials be sent to the Rowe Cemetery Association or Kindred Hospice.
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