John Kennedy's Obituary
John Kennedy, 71, of Harristown, retired from Tate & Lyle Staley’s and Army Veteran, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2010.
Services will be 11:00 am Thursday, March 25, 2010 in Camp Wilson Four Square Church with Brian Cananday officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 pm Wednesday in Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Burial will be in Harristown Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the family. The family request casual attire.
John was born July 30, 1938 to Gilbert and Myrtle Kennedy in Logan, West Virginia. He had nine brothers and two sisters. He married Sharon Ferguson on February 4, 1963 in Belton, TX. Together they raised four children: Sharon Dale Cole, John Winnie Kennedy, Michael Michelle Kennedy, and Tammy Burdine.
John was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He loved to be with his family. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and old country music.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon of 47 years, four children, five grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters.
He was preceded in death by his parents and seven brothers.
The family of John Kennedy is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL.
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