Thomas Lee Kennedy

He was born February 28, 1939 in Peoria to Charles and Mildred (Athen) Kennedy. He married Betsy Hilton in Peoria on December 28, 1962, she passed away on February 4, 1996.

Thomas was also preceded by his parents.

He is survived by his family, Charles Kennedy, Thomas Kennedy, Sean Kennedy, Dixie Miller and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Thomas served in the United States Navy from November 1957 to March 1962. He worked for Caterpillar, Inc. as a foreman until his retirement in 1994.

In honoring Thomas’s wishes a private graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to Fulton County Animal Shelter.

I had it made

Clothes to wear, food to eat, a warm bed, enough said.

Mom and dad, a wonderful sis, friends at school, nothing to miss.

Good schools, teachers too, whatever I can, a desire to do.

Taught respect, manners too, love for god, here's the news.

I had it made

Playground at school, south park close, by neighborhood friends, no need to cry.

Christmas gifts, end of war, dad came home, alone no more.

Good memories, no drugs to tempt, no war to fight, life was right.

An inner strength, confident I could, pride from where, not understood.

I had it made

Graduate, decent job, good pay with benefits, thanks to god.

Navy time, sailor friends, I won't forget, I’d do it again.

A loving wife, good boys too, make a change, I wouldn't do.

End of life, don't despair, I’ll be with mom, somewhere up there.

I had it made

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