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John graduated from Lawrence High School. He was an Air Force Veteran during the Vietnam War serving in South Korea and Japan. John, his mother and brothers operated Kennedy Glass in Lawrence for 68 years. He was a member of Corpus Christi Catholic Church in Lawrence.
John married Sally R. Manlove on March 16, 1978 in Tampa, Florida. She survives. Other survivors include two sons, Richard P. Kennedy of Lawrence, Nicholas W. Kennedy of Lawrence and his siblings, Gary Kennedy of Lawrence, Marty Kennedy of Lawrence, Linda Harrell of Lawrence and LouAnn Flanders of Park City, Utah. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews that he loved very much.
A Celebration of John's Life will be held from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021 at the Union Pacific Depot in Lawrence. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Lawrence Humane Society, 1805 E. 19th St., Lawrence, Kansas 66046.
Dove Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave. is assisting the family.
To leave the family a special message online, please visit www.DoveTopeka.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Kennedy
Michael Mitchell
January 24, 2022
This space is not long enough to share all the memories of John. He an his family were so nice to me. I went to Lawrence High with John, I had one date with LouAnn (possibly the cutest girl ever) I worked for a short time at Kennedy Glass back in 1978-79 (remembering Boo-Ray games after work in the back warehouse), John was the pitcher for my Slo-pitch softball team, "The Hot Dogs" ( I will not share our team slogans, but we thought they were funny), and he and Sally were great friends to our family. When I was back to help my Dad repair a few things around the house a few years ago, I needed a pane of glass for the bathroom. I hadn't seen John in years and when I went to pay, he insisted it was "on the house". Many other memories, but let me just wrap with, "Sally, Gary, Marty, LouAnn and families, your loss is great, but heavens gain is greater, and John will be watching over all of you!"
Sara J. Gillahan
November 18, 2021
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jennifer Riddle
November 15, 2021
Losing John was like losing a brother. We will always have our memories but miss hearing his laughter. Prayers of comfort to his family.
Philip A Hodson
November 14, 2021
Condolences to the Kennedy family . Johhny was a neighbor on Indiana St . We rode our bikes with our fishing poles to ponds and the Kansas River . I can remember we caught a huge channel cat in a pond across from Hallmark's . I can remember Johnny and Marty were off to the Viet Nam war . Good fella , good citizen , from a good family . RIP John
Mary LeGresley
November 6, 2021
Sally, Richie and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. John was such a kind a gentle person. May God be with all of you.
Terri Bysom Stringer
November 3, 2021
I am so sorry for your family's loss. I hold the Kennedy family in highest esteem. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Joe Skeeba
November 1, 2021
So sorry for your loss.
Kenny and Pam Terrones
October 31, 2021
John will forever hold a special place in our family.
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