Harold Raymond Kennedy

FUNERAL HOME

Flanner Buchanan - Floral Park

425 N. Holt Rd.

Indianapolis, Indiana

Harold Kennedy Obituary

Harold Raymond Kennedy

84, of Indianapolis, died December 31, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Harold was born on April 15, 1931 in Scottsville, KY to Jack and Lucy (Garman) Kennedy, who preceded him in death. Harold proudly served his country in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War. After service, he worked for Greyhound Bus as a driver for over 20 years, before retiring. Harold never knew a stranger and quickly became friends with everyone he met, with his infectious smile. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and his friends from Greyhound going to the casinos and playing pool.

He is survived by his wife, Rena (Dykes) Walden Kennedy, children, Dale (Cheryl) Kennedy, Raymond Kennedy, a brother Charles (Betty) Kennedy, 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held Wednesday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Flanner and Buchanan- Floral Park, with services Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral center. Entombment will follow the service in Floral Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Harold's memory to the Little Red Door Cancer Agency. Family and friends are invited to share a memory and sign his online guestbook at

www.flannerbuchanan.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Jan. 3, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Harold Kennedy

12 Entries

Jim Kennedy

January 6, 2016

I will miss Harold as a cousin, but most of all as my friend.I
will always remember the kindness that he shown to me.

Eddie Burrell

January 5, 2016

Harold will be missed by me and the rest of his Greyhoumd family rest in peace

Liz Van Osdol

January 4, 2016

Harold was our neighbor here in Florida for the past 15 years. When we met him and Rena, they instantly became our friends and quickly became "family". We spent so much time talking and laughing, out in the yard and in his garage.
I always looked forward to having them here in the winter and felt sad when he and Rena left in the spring.

Sometimes, I'd have a tough day, and Harold would show up with some tomatoes , and a smile, tell me something "not so serious", tell me how to raise my kids, and he'd offer up support. For me this meant so much!!!
He mowed my lawn in the winter and even planted green beans in my garden one year.
He watched my kids collect Easter Eggs, sprayed them with the hose, came to Christmas dinner, ordered pizza for Super Bowls, and watched my kids take their first steps outside.

We enjoyed every minute with Papaw Harold...... And Mamaw too!He was a big part of our collective family.
I'll always miss him , and smile when I think about him. We were lucky to have him so close.

Joanna Reffitt

January 4, 2016

Harold always made us laugh at the Diner. That is of course after he'd get all the teasing in he could get away with. Harold was a fine man. He and Raymond were quite the pair. Prayers to Rena and his family.

Robin Collier

January 4, 2016

Uncle Harold, you will be missed by so many. I have fond memories of growing up with you as my uncle. I will never forget when I was about 5 years old and we all went to Liberty Land near Memphis. We were on some boat ride and you had the whole boat cracking up & laughing. My father Ron, was very fond of you as well. I hope you guys are up there in Heaven having a good time! My mother also enjoyed visiting with you. She said you were always so much fun to be around. She said she will miss you. Your positive energy always lit up any gathering. Love and Miss You! Your niece Robin Vargas Collier.

Antoinette Dykes

January 3, 2016

Harold you were a great guy. Billy and I loved you very much. We had a lot of fun together I just hope there in a casino in heaven. RIP Harold

Virginia Mena

January 3, 2016

He was a gentle, sweet soul. R.I.P. Uncle Harold.

Tammi Dykes

January 3, 2016

Well I'll remember his smile and the big heart! Rest in peace Harold and I'm glad we knew you. We love you!

January 3, 2016

Harold, you were an angel on earth and God has you as a special angel now. You will be missed and loved always. I feel blessed to have known you.
Rest in peace!
Love,
Marilyn and David Ball

Ed Harper

January 3, 2016

Harold you are at peace buddy no more pain. You were a great guy down here and I am sure you will be a angel in heaven.

January 3, 2016

Harold - you had what many don't, a wonderful sense of humor. Hope there is a slot machine in heaven.
Donna Griffin

Kim Grice

January 2, 2016

Just Loved This Man, What a Treat he Was, Will miss him coming over to get tomatoes from Paul&Vicki,What a Character he was, He will be Missed, Known him for many Years, So Sorry, Vicki's Sister Kim, RIP Harold

Showing 1 - 12 of 12 results