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BORN
1937
DIED
2009
Andrew Kennemer Obituary
Service: Per Leon's request, there will be no service. Lucas Funeral Home of Justin is handling arrangements.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please donate to the benefit fund for one of his grandnephews at Trevor Sanders, Heart of Gold, 106 Colonial Heights, Sanger, Texas 76266.
He was born Aug. 24, 1937, to Albert Andrew and Pearl Abilene Strange Kennemer in Eustace. On July 13, 1957, he married Jessie Faye Bowman.
He was a truck driver for various cross-country and local firms such as Truman Seeley, Leonard Moore, Buddy Hardeman, Burns Trucking and E.W. Belcher and retired from I.E.S.I in 2001.
Leon loved gospel and country music and played guitar. He shared the joy of knife collecting with his son, Rick, and loved to travel with his wife, Jessie, when his health allowed. After a 10-year battle with cancer, Leon is now traveling with the Lord.
Leon was predeceased by brothers Lloyd Daniel and Nolan Dawson Kennemer and sister Lena Pearl Grimes.
Survivors: Wife, Jessie Faye; son, Ricky Leon and wife, Lori; brothers, Billy Joe Kennemer, Jerry Kennemer (Edna); sisters, Frances Ruth Reynolds, Sarah Elizabeth Dillon (Billy Ralph), Joyce Roberts, Loyce Sherbet, Patricia Elaine Wilson (Toby); sisters-in-law Alice Sanders (Clyde), Betty Gibbs (Omer), Joann Montya (Glen).
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Memories and Condolences
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Wanda Fields
July 21, 2009
There are so many things that I could say about my Uncle Leon but the one thing that stands out to me the most is his laughter. What a contagious laughter he had. I will hold him close to my heart forever and I will never forget him. I know that he is in Heaven and that one day I will hear his laughter again. I Love you Uncle Leon.
Gay Whittington-Hopkins
July 12, 2009
Jessie: Leon & you were truly blessed with many years of love, and it showed forth to everyone. It was great to share with you and such great memories you and others have a dear man of God. Thanks so much for sharing time with me through the years. Until another time, Gay
joyce roberts
July 9, 2009
leon you were a good brother and friend i am going to miss you so much love you a lot
joyce
loyce shurbet
July 8, 2009
this is to my brother whom i love so much.you are goning to be miss. you will always be in my heart.
your sister.
loyce
SHIRLEY H.REED
July 7, 2009
MY SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY AT THIS TIME OF SORROW OF LOVED ONE, THEY ARE SO MISSED ,YET LIVE IN OUR HEARTS.
SHIRLEY HENDERSON REED,GRANDAUGHTER OF RALPH AND IBBIE HEWNDERSON AND DAUGHTER OF HIREM AND CLARA HENDERSON ANDEW WAS COUSIN OF MY PAPA HENDERSON.
Cindy Trussell
July 7, 2009
My Uncle Leon was such a joy and pleasure. We always had so much fun with him. He loved to tell jokes/stories and hear new ones. He will be very missed but to know that he has been liberated from his worn out earthly body to a brand new one in the presence of our Heavenly Father is so much comfort. I love you dearly. Cindy
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