Robert Morris Kennedy

Robert Maurice Kennedy, 80, passed away on January 11, 2020. Born in Canton, Illinois, Robert was the youngest son of Alonzo and Blanche Kennedy. He was graduate of Canton High School, Class of 1956. Robert attended Western Illinois University and received his bachelor’s degree in business administration and he received his master’s degree from Webster University in St. Louis Missouri. He served in the United States Army as a specialist E5. He was a retired civilian from the Department of Defense.

Robert enjoyed playing tennis and golf especially with his brothers. Robert will be remembered as a dotting grandfather, his love of sports and movies, and eating his favorite snack popcorn.

He is survived by his daughter Tiffany Kennedy-Kirby and her husband Christopher, grandsons Robert J. Kennedy and wife Megan, Rory J. Kennedy, great grandson Landon J. Kennedy, and ex-wife Evelyn J. Morrow. He also leaves to mourn his brothers Richard Kennedy and Paul Burton and his sister Charlotte Mitchell whom he enjoyed a special relationship as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Katherine Kennedy, brother Stephen Kennedy and grandsons Ryan J. Kennedy and Riley J. Kennedy.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.