Byron Wade Kennedy
Byron Wade Kennedy, age 54, of St. Charles, Missouri, passed away on October 3, 2024 after a long battle with bladder cancer.
Byron was born in Forrest City, Arkansas on October 16, 1969, to parents Eugene and Betty Kennedy. Byron was a graduate of Searcy High School. Byron studied English at ASU Beebe. Byron also held certificates in the health and medical field. Byron’s career largely consisted of his time in the security industry where he proudly served as a Director of Security. Byron also taught CPR and First Aid classes to other security officers in the Dallas, Ft. Worth Texas area.Byron married Rebekah Kennedy (VanWinkle) on December 9, 1989 in Searcy, Arkansas at Fosters Chapel. Byron and Rebekah were/are parents to two children; Brandon Kennedy and Sarah Powell. Byron and Rebekah divorced and Byron would later remarry to Sherry Kennedy (Peters) on September 8, 2011. Byron was later widowed after Sherry’s passing in 2021.
In his early life, Byron pastored several churches leading a multitude of individuals to Jesus and eternal life. Byron was a devout southern Baptist and loved praising Jesus through song and his guitar. It is without any doubt Byron is being welcomed with open arms into Heaven where he will join his father, Eugene, and wife, Sherry, who predeceased him.
Byron is survived by his mother Betty Kennedy, brother Ron Kennedy, sister Tammy Vanderbilt, son, Brandon (Katelyn) Kennedy; daughter, Sarah (Cameron) Powell; grandsons, Taylor and Connor Kennedy; granddaughters, Oaklyn and Ember Powell; and nephews, Mathew and Mason Doyle.Byron’s wish was to be cremated and his ashes spread across Greers Ferry Lake, in Greers Ferry, Arkansas, where he played with his siblings and cousins as a child. Byron’s wishes will be honored at a time to be determined by the immediate family.
Philippians 4:13
“I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.:
John 14: 1-3
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
In my Father’s house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”
Byron was more a nephew than a cousin. I loved him dearly. May Angels surround all of you with blessings.
I will miss him cracking jokes and us laughing all the time when we got to be around each other. Love this man! I will dearly miss him. They only thing that gives me peace is knowing he’s up there with his dad (my uncle Eugene) ❤️
In our younger days we were the best of friends. We were always together even a few years after we both had gotten married we still got to together and played ball, hunt, fish. I love you my brother and you will always be apart of my life.
I worked with Byron for many years and later I was his assistant at Collin Creek Mall in Plano, TX. I’m grateful we crossed paths. He was caring and made work fun. Rest in peace man. I’ll always remember those years at CCM.
My prayers are with Byron’s family for the comfort of the Holy Spirit to carry them through this difficult time.
We lived next door to Byron & Sherry for many years in Allen, Tx. They were like family to us, they were there when both our boys were born and the boys loved to go over to their house to see their cats. Also got to know Brandon and Sara when they came to see their dad a few times. We loved Byron he was such a wonderful man and the sweetest. Always lending a helping hand to those in need. He will truly be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his kids, grandkids and family.
Just saw the post on Byron’s facebook page from his son. My son worked for Byron at Watters Creek in Allen, TX. I know they talked earlier this year (my son now lives in the UK). Sending love and prayers to the family.
I am so glad we got to visit with you all when we did. I don’t understand why all of the younger kids are passing so soon but God know best. We will have a reunion one day and what a day that will be. I love you all and will be praying for you all.🙏🏻
My heart felt expressions are truly with all of your family! My GOD see and Understand your hurting hearts I’m your Grandmother’s ( Betty) cousin Cindy Rogers my Aunt Faye was my Mothers sister Lucille Lundry my Mother is the last one left of her brothers and sister Lucille will be 94 in March she is in the nursing home with dementia and Alzheimer’s. My deep thoughts and Payers are with each of you. Signed with Love to you all.
RIP brother
He was my old boss in the security field. Always an understanding guy, and took pride in his work. He knew how to balance leadership and camaraderie. You will be missed.
I am so sad to hear of Byron’s passing. I worked with your Dad at Watters Creek for many years. He was such a joy to know and work with. He was so kind, helpful and just a pleasure to be around. We had many talks as well. He talked about you and Sarah often and would show me pictures. He was very proud of you both. His love for Sherry was beautiful. We would joke how she loved to go eat at Red Lobster. 🙂 I am so blessed to have known your Dad. A very spiritual, loving man and has forever touched my life. He will be missed but I will always smile when I think of Byron. My condolences to you and your family and prayers for comfort in your time of grief.