Arthur Richard Kennedy
February 13, 1945 - May 10, 2016
Mr. Arthur Richard Kennedy 71, of Stigler, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Eastar Hospital in Muskogee. He was born February 13, 1945 in Porterville, California to Roy and Retha (Hicks) Kennedy. He grew up in Porterville where he received his education. He joined the Army and worked as a mechanic and welder. He then met Deborah Rogers and were married and they returned to Oklahoma where they raised their family. He began working for Dixon Farm Supply and retired after many years there. Richard’s hobbies were fishing, hunting, and anything related to outdoors. He loved his family. He will be missed by all who loved and knew him. Richard is survived by his wife Deborah Kennedy of the home; two daughters, Yvonne Kennedy and David Beaty of Stigler, Diane ; his son, Brian Kennedy of California; three grandchildren, Clarrisa Kennedy, Abel Beaty, Trey Richard Beaty; six sisters, Peggy, Barbara, Sandy, Mona, Janet, Linda. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Retha Kennedy; a brother, Kenny Kennedy. Graveside Services will be held at Tamaha Cemetery, Monday, May 16, 2016, 1:00 P.M. with Reverend Delmon Eakle officiating. Burial will follow immediately under the direction of King and Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.
Mr. Arthur Richard Kennedy 71, of Stigler, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Eastar Hospital in Muskogee. He was born February 13, 1945 in Porterville, California to Roy and Retha (Hicks) Kennedy. He grew up in Porterville where he received... View Obituary & Service Information