Harold Kennedy, Jr. Obituary (1932 - 2009)

Harold Kennedy, Jr., 77, of Taylorville, IL died at 12:49 pm Monday, August 17, 2009 at his residence. He was born May 12, 1932 in St. Louis, MO the son of Harold and Hortense Ray Kennedy. On November 12, 1966 he married Barbara Thomas at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylorville. Mr. Kennedy retired as a foreman at Peabody Coal Co. Mine #10 in 1990. Surviving are his wife Barbara Kennedy of Taylorville, Son: Steve Kennedy of Taylorville and Daughter: Harriet Jefferies and husband Lester of Memphis, TN. 6 Grandchildren: Benny May, Hayden Mitchell, Chris Kennedy, Chastity Walker, Sharnice Kennedy and Julius Kennedy. There are 4 Great Grandchildren. Sister: Frances Williams of St. Louis, MO. 4 Aunts and several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grandson: Steve May and two brothers: Eugene Kennedy and Elbert Kennedy. Memorials may be made to: Taylorville Memorial Hospital Foundation, 201 E. Pleasant St., Taylorville, IL 62568; St. Mary's Parish Fund, P.O. Box 470, Taylorville, IL 62568, or Alzheimer's Association, 2921 Greenbriar Drive, Springfield, IL 62704. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, August 21 at Oak Hill Cemetery with Fr. Alan Hunter officiating. There will be no visitation.