Hubert Cleveland Kennedy

Hubert Cleveland Kennedy, age 86 of Fredericktown, Missouri passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, Missouri. He was born on February 5, 1934 in Oran, Missouri to Amon Joseph and Cella Jane (Slinkard) Kennedy. On July 4, 1954 in Fredericktown he was united in marriage to Barbara Yancey, she survives in Fredericktown. Other survivors include one son – Rickey Kennedy of Fredericktown; brother – Wayne (Sue) Kennedy of Arcadia, Missouri; grandson - Tim Kennedy of Grand Prairie, Texas; granddaughter - Kim Hinkle of Handover, Pennsylvania; three great granddaughters; three great grandsons and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son – Douglas Kennedy and two brothers – Steve and Edward Kennedy. Hubert was a 1951 Fredericktown High School graduate. He served twenty-six years in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam veteran. He retired as Master Sergeant and Avionics Maintenance Supervisor. After his retirement he worked an electronic technician and later worked at Oscar Meyer as an industrial electronic service technician in Sherman, Texas for over ten years. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, the VFW and the American Legion all in Sherman, Texas and a Civil War reenactor. He was also a scuba and skin diver instructor. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Wilson Funeral Home in Fredericktown. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., also on Friday, January 29, 2021 with Bro. Lindell Sikes officiating. Interment will be at the Marcus Memorial Cemetery in Fredericktown with full military honors. Condolences may be posted on this website.