Harold Kennedy 1940-2017
Harold Ray Kennedy, 76, Holton, passed away suddenly Friday, Feb. 17, 2017, at his home.
He was born Dec. 5, 1940, in Miller, Okla., the son of James Robert and Sarah Jane (Hamilton) Kennedy.
Harold attended Arvin High School, in California. He was a pipefitter for Local 460 out of Bakersfield, Calif., for many years, traveling across the United States.
Harold was a member of Lakeview Faith Chapel and a believer in Jesus Christ. He was also a member of Holton Masonic Lodge 42 and served two terms on the Holton City Commission. He was passionate about politics and Holton Football.
Harold married Betty Jane Coble on Nov. 5, 1958, in Arvin, Calif.; they celebrated their 58th year of marriage. She survives of the home.
Other survivors include three daughters, Carla Holliday (Dennis), Deborah Reichle (Mike) and Sharon Stroup (Rod), all of Holton; a son, James Kennedy (Kari Bottenberg) of Topeka; three brothers, Isaac Kennedy of Topeka, W.C. Kennedy of Bakersfield, Calif., and Carl Kennedy of Washington; nine grandchildren, Sarah Christianberry (Mike), Jessica Snyder (Tanner), Jennifer Taylor (Austin), JoDee Whipple (Jesse), Baylee Golder (Scott), Samuel Holliday, Sondra Stroup (Chad Lundin), Andrew Stroup and Morgan Kennedy; and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his grandson, Aaron Kennedy; a daughter-in-law, Melissia Kennedy; a sister; and four brothers.
Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22 at Mercer Funeral Home in Holton. Family will greet friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Holton High School Football Program, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. To leave a special message for the family, please visit www.mercerfuneralhomes.com
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