George Kennedy

KEWANEE -- George M. Kennedy, 70, died at 11:43 a.m. May 1, 2006, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.

Born Feb. 14, 1936, in Walnut, Miss., son of the late Willie V. and Thelma Leona Gates Kennedy, he had worked as a truck driver for over 40 years, retiring from Edwards Transportation in East Prairie. He was of the Baptist belief.

Survivors include: one son, John Mark Kennedy of Story, Ark.; four brothers, Raymond Kennedy of Wappapello, Noah Kennedy of Sikeston, Marshall Kennedy of Bertrand and Martin Kennedy of Sikeston; three sisters, Ollie Panell of Walnut, Nora Williams of Lonoke, Ark., and Patsy Harris of Sikeston; and two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Visitation is from 1 p.m. Friday until time for services at 3 p.m. at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.

Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery.