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Robert Kennedy Obituary
Robert was born in Akron, on January 15, 1931 to the late Joseph and Harriet (Phillips) Kennedy. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korea War, in which he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a member of DAV and the American Legion #221, Massillon.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert Jr.; great-grandson, Charles Oakes, IV; brother, Harold; two nephews and one niece. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Gloria Jean Nicholas Kennedy; sons, Timothy, Sr. of Arkansas, William (Theresa) of Canal Fulton, Michael (Nancy) of Missouri; grandchildren, Amber (Jayson) Bodine of Missouri, Catherine (Charles) Oakes, III of Wadsworth, Alex Kennedy of Missouri, Scott, James and Amanda Kennedy of Texas, Timothy Kennedy, Jr. of Arkansas; great-grandchildren, Marcus Oakes, Austin Bodine and Benjamin Kennedy; brothers, George (Donna) Kennedy of Randolph, Kenneth Kennedy of Manchester; sisters, Leona Phelps of Akron, Beatrice Carpenter of Summerton, Dorothy Kay (Glen) Slabaugh of Florida and Carol (Robert) Atkinson of Ilinois; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family wishes to thank his nurses, Suzanne, Angela and Mary for their kind and loving care.
Funeral service FRIDAY, 11 a.m. at the Swigart-Easterling Funeral Home, 624 E. Cherry St. (Rt. 93, Canal Fulton), with Rev. Glen Shedlock offiiciating and where friends may call Friday 10 a.m. until time of the service. Burial with Military Honors at Canal Fulton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a church or charity of your choice. Swigart-Easterling, 330-854-2356 www.swigarteasterlingfuneralhome.com
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Deanna Gesaman
September 28, 2012
our sympathies to the family.We will miss seeing Bob.Our prayers are with you all. Love. Tom and Janie. Ray ,Tom Jr, And Deanna Gesaman.
Guy Childress
September 28, 2012
Mike and the entire Kennedy Family,
My thoguhts and prayers are with you during this very tough time. Faith, Family, and Friends will help you through this. God Bless
Cathy Carpenter
September 27, 2012
Sorry for you loss. We will miss him. He was fun to be around. You never knew what he was up to!
Love, Gary and Cathy
Ernie & Kelie McBroom
September 26, 2012
We are so sorry to hear of Bobs passing, he will be greatly missed. We are sending all our love and prayers to the Kennedy family.
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Laura & Mike Stevens
September 26, 2012
Kennedy Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Although we only knew Bob a short while, he definitely made an impact on our lives. He was caring, helpful and the best neighbor anyone could ask for.
The kindness Bob and Jean have shown us will always be remembered and much appreciated.
May he be at peace in the arms of the Lord.
Gerald Koenig
September 26, 2012
Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed. Love Jerry & LaDonna Koenig
Thomas Lengyel
September 26, 2012
To the Kennedy Family:
We are sadden to learn to Bob's passing. We lived next door to Bob & Jean for several years and though very highly of them. He was a very generous man with a hugh heart.We know that we are both better people for having know him and his wife Jean. God be with you Bob. I am sure the Lord ahs welcomed you with open arms.
Tom & Kathy Lengyel
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