Robert Leonard Kennedy, 75, of Cable, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, in Mount Carmel St. Anne’s Hospital in Columbus.
He was born Feb. 25, 1944, in North Lewisburg, the son of Robert and Hazel (Poling) Kennedy. He was a 1964 graduate from Marysville High School.
For most of his career Robert was a truck driver, and member of the Teamsters Local Union 957. Robert’s hobby was repairing and restoring old tractors; he was a member of Logan County Antique Power and the International Cockshutt Club. He was also an active member of the Mt. Olivet Lodge #226 F&AM, Christiansburg.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Miriam Kathleen (Carter) Kennedy; daughters, Holly (Shawn) Feeley and Charlene (Dana) Haulman; sister, Judith Ann Adrian, grandchildren, Dain and Dustin Haulman; along with several nieces and nephews. Along with his girlfriend, Harley (Sheltie).
He is preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Nancy Kennedy.
A celebration of life is from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at Bob’s home in his shop, 4200 Middletown Road, Cable. Please dress in casual warm attire. A Masonic service begins at 7 p.m. with the funeral ceremony following. Pastor John Instine officiates. Memorial contributions may be made to the His Hands Extended Sanctuary, 1560 Dialton Road, St. Paris, Ohio, 43072. Services are entrusted to Freshwater, McDonald & Vernon Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.vernonfh.com.