Terry Dell Kennedy, 87 of Holden, Missouri passed peacefully at the Warrensburg Veterans Home on December 5, 2018.

Terry was born on December 7, 1930 in Pleasant Hill, Missouri to Buford and Vyna (Belcher) Kennedy.  He attended school in Strasburg, Missouri until he joined the United States Army in 1952 to serve in the Korean War until 1954 at which time he was discharged as Sargent and returned home to marry his high school sweetheart, Beverly (La Favor) Kennedy on September 30, 1955.

After his military service, he began his 38 ½ year career at Stahl's Specialty in Kingsville, Missouri. Terry & Beverly also enjoyed raising cattle on their farm south of Holden in Medford until recently.

Terry was also a member of the First United Methodist Church of Holden. He was honored to be a  Life member VFW Post 2513 of Warrensburg, American Legion Post 131 of Warrensburg, Masonic Lodge #262 of Holden, Shrine Temple of Kansas City, and Order of Eastern Star Chapter #3.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Beverly of Holden. Daughter, Terrie Elayne and husband Kenneth, of Holden. Son, Billy Ray Kennedy, of Fulton. Grandchildren; Chrissy, Amy, Kenny, and CJ and great-granddaughter Audrey. Brother-in-law, Ralph Preston, Blairstown. Sister-in-law, Georgia Kennedy, Holden, and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, infant twin brothers, Bruce & Buford, brother Delmar Kennedy and sister, Marie Preston.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, December 8th at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden. There will be a Masonic Service 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 9th at Medford Cemetery south of Holden, immediately followed by a graveside service, with Full Military Honors.