Don was born January 8, 1951, to Earl and Frances L. (McCrary) Kennedy in Cameron.
Don was a graduate of Penny High School in Hamilton.
He married Karen J. Mosel June 5, 1971. She survives the home.
Don was a truck driver most of his life and enjoyed working around the farm. He was a member of the Rock of Ages Lutheran Church.
He was preceded in death by son, Chad Kennedy; brother J.R. Kennedy; one brother-in-law; and one sister-in-law.
Don is also survived by daughters, Julie (Jonathan) Kolster and Holly Kennedy; parents Earl and Louise Kennedy, Kidder; brother Greg Kennedy, Kidder; sister Janet McGee, Gallatin; and other extended family.
Memorial fund to Rock of Ages Lutheran Church, North Kansas City, MO.
Services were May 18, 2021, at Poland-Thompson Chapel with visitation May 17. Burial at Turney Cemetery, Turney. For online condolences visit www.polandthompson.com Arrangements under the direction of Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron.

