Robert Leonard Kennedy, 75, of Cable died Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 in Mount Carmel St. Anne’s Hospital in Columbus.
He was born Feb. 25, 1944 in North Lewisburg to the late Robert and Hazel (Poling) Kennedy. He was a 1964 graduate of Marysville High School.
For most of his career, he was a truck driver and was a member of the Teamsters Local Union 957.
His hobby was repairing and restoring old tractors. He was a member of the 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; several nieces and nephews; along with his girlfriend, Harley (Sheltie).
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Nancy Kennedy.
A celebration of life will be held from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at his home, in his shop (4200 Middletown Road, Cable). Those in attendance are asked to dress in casual, warm attire.
The masonic service will begin at 7 p.m. with the funeral ceremony following. Pastor John Instine will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made to the His Hands Extended Sanctuary, 1560 Dialton Road, St. Paris, Ohio 43072.
Services are entrusted to Freshwater, McDonald and Vernon Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.vernonfh.com.