William R. Kennedy passed on June 24, 2014 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Delores Kennedy, his three daughters and son in laws; Jennifer and Michael Loyd, Rebecca and Eric Bethel, and Sarah and Matthew Simmons, and 7 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father William J. Kennedy, his mother Margaret Leach, his step father Frankie Leach and his sister Kathleen Kildow. There will be a memorial service held Saturday July 5, 2014 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Chesterfield, MO at 11 a.m. He will have a private interment at Jefferson Barracks. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society, 4207 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis MO 63108 or at cancer.org