Robert “Bob” S. Kennedy

September 16, 1924 - March 12, 2017

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Kilpatrick Funeral Homes - Monroe

1200 Lamy Lane

Monroe, LA 71201

318-323-9611 |

Wednesday 3/15, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Thursday 3/16

Visitation services for Robert S. Kennedy will be held Wednesday, March 15^th from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. A private graveside service will be held at Point-Wilhite Cemetery on Thursday, with Rev. Lynn Malone officiating.Robert (Bob) Kennedy was born in Point, LA on September 16, 1924 and passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017.Bob grew up in Point, LA and graduated from Downsville School as valedictorian. He went on to attend LSU at the young age of 16. Shortly after he returned home from LSU, he studied at Louisiana Tech University where he was a part of the V-12 Navy Program, which lead him to attend Midshipman School at Notre Dame. While at Notre Dame he received his commission to the United States Navy. After the war, in 1947, Bob returned to Union Parish to finish his degree in Agriculture. One year later in 1948, Bob was elected to the Louisiana State Legislature at the age of 23. During this time Bob continued his service to his country where he later retired from the United States Navy as Lieutenant Commander. In 1952 Bob became a State Farm Agent in Monroe. Throughout his 65-year career he received many rewards and accolades for service to the company, most noted was the Insurance Man of the Year Award presented by Archie Manning. For the last 36 years he has worked side by side with his youngest son and best friend, Derek.He was preceded in death by his mother, Ada Taylor Kennedy and father, Robert Yancey Kennedy; brother Wade H. Kennedy, and sister Bertha Kennedy-Day; his son Broderick Kennedy.He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Katie Sanford Kennedy, his children Robert Kennedy, Jr. of Baton Rouge, Jim, and wife Lou Kennedy of Colorado Springs, CO, and Derek and wife Heather Kennedy of Downsville; grandchildren, Robbie Kennedy, Katie Kennedy, William Kennedy, Sarah Kennedy, Maggie Kennedy, David Kennedy, Emily Kennedy, Morgan Kennedy, Derek Cattar Kennedy, Leslie Kennedy, Mary Helen Kennedy, and Ada Jane Kennedy.Derek Cattar Kennedy, Brandon Henderson, Johnny Luffey Jr., Mark Alexander, Val Soloman, Wince Highshaw, Reese London and John Ensminger Sr. will serve as pallbearers.The family would like to extend a thank you to Vicki Weeks and Irma Keaton in appreciation for their care of Bob in his last years. We would like to thank Senior Care Services of Monroe for the continued care of Dad over the last several years.Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church of Monroe, LA.Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Kilpatrick Funeral Homes - Monroe

1200 Lamy Lane

Monroe, LA 71201

318-323-9611 | Map

Wednesday 3/15, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Location Not Available

Thursday 3/16

Visitation services for Robert S. Kennedy will be held Wednesday, March 15th from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, Monroe. A private graveside service will be held at Point-Wilhite Cemetery on Thursday, with Rev. Lynn Malone officiating.Robert (Bob) Kennedy was born in Point, LA on September 16, 1924 and passed away onContinue Reading

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Dear Katie, Bob and Derek, My condolences. Steve Mintz

My prayers are with you and the family. This man was a true gift to everyone that knew him. Love in friendship. Ann Hart

God bless you and your family.

I was so very sorry to hear about Mr. Bob's passing...he was such a kind man, a true gentleman.

Katie, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss!

Peace of mind is a call away. We're here when you need us most.

So glad I got to visit with him & Derek at Copeland's just last week. Prayers for the family!!

My prayers and condolences are extended to Aunt Katie and family. Rest in peace Uncle Bob.

Derek and Heather and family, I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Kennedy's passing. I know he leaves a beautiful legacy for his children and grandchildren. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to comfort you and provide you peace. Much love.

Bob was a great leader. He was always very encouraging and kind to me.

My thoughts & prayers are with Katie, Derek, Cattar, Leslie and the entire Kennedy family.

My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends in the loss of Bob now and the days ahead. He was a true Southern gentleman who served as Best Man @ my parents' wedding, glad to have known and worked with him @ State Farm too.

So sorry to hear this. I worked with Bob and his staff for many years. Thoughts and prayers with the family.

So very sorry to hear this. He was a great man and always had entertaining stories to tell. Prayers for all of you.

My prayers are with his family.

Prayers for the family during this difficult time. Bob always had a smile and greeted everyone with a "hello." He will truly be missed in the State Farm family but his memory will last a lifetime. RIP sir, we will take it from here. God Bless.

Our sincere sympathy on the loss of you precious husband and father. He was one fine gentleman. Love, Steve and Jean Hollis, Ruston, LA(We are out of town and so sorry we will not be able to attend the visitation.)

Rest in peace Uncle Bob.

We will miss Mr. Bob's face greeting us every Sunday at church. He was a man of faith and lived his life as such leaving behind a great legacy and an awesome example of God's love.

We are so sorry for the passing of your loved one. May your family find true peace and comfort from Gods promise to reunite us with our family and friends by means of an earthly resurrection (John 5:28,29). Please accept our sincere condolences.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.