Paul Edward Kennedy, son of the late Nona Kennedy and Naomi Barton Kennedy, was born in Black, Missouri on November 20, 1931 and departed this life at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on January 18, 2024 at the age of 92.

Mr. Kennedy had worked as a Truck Driver for IXL Handle Factory in Bernie before his retirement. He was a member of Bethany General Baptist Church of Rural Campbell, Missouri.

He was united in marriage to Joyce Lorene Edwards in Piggott, Arkansas, on June 3, 1950. Mrs. Kennedy preceded her husband in death on November 7, 2020.

Other survivors include, one son, Rick Kennedy & wife Paulette of Bernie; by two son-in-laws, Michael Norden Sr. of Bernie and Terry Williams of Bunker, Mo; by three daughters, Rhonda Rinker & husband Dave of Valles Mines, Missouri, Beverly Adams & husband Bob of Malden, Missouri and Kim Blake & husband Lannie of Malden, Missouri; by one daughter-in-law, Peggy Sue Kennedy of Bernie; by fourteen grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren; also by other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death other than by his parents and his wife, by one son, Robert Edward Kennedy; by two daughters, Donna Norden and Joy Nell Williams; by one brother, Jimmy Kennedy; by one sister Geraldine Armbruster; by five grandchildren, Troy Norden, Tidge Rinker, Tammy Telker, Marcus Norden and Michael Norden Jr.

Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home on Monday, January 22, 2024 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday Morning, January 23, 2024 at Bethany General Baptist Church in Rural Campbell, Missouri, starting at 11:00 AM with Rev. Byran Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements.