Michael James Kennedy, son of Shirley Kennedy of Dexter and the late Amos James Kennedy was born on February 27, 1954 in Van Buren, Missouri and departed this life on November 8, 2019 at his residence in Dexter at the age of 65.

Mike was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Vietnam era, and was stationed in Jacksonville, Arkansas.  He had worked as a project manager for Orbit Valve.  Most recently he had worked at Locust Street Florist, where he brightened everyone’s day, delivering flowers.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dexter and was also a member of the Dexter Eagle’s lodge where he volunteered doing their book work.

Besides his mother, Shirley, he is survived by two brothers, Terry Kennedy of Puxico, Missouri and Ben Kennedy of Bernie, Missouri; by two sisters, Patricia Sharp of St. Peters, Missouri and Melanie Shake of Matthews, Missouri and by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A graveside memorial service will be conducted on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, with Rev. Dennis Ward officiating. 

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.