of Quitman, AR
December 6, 1952 - December 5, 2023
Donald ''Donnie'' Lee Kennedy, 70, of Quitman died December 5, 2023 in his home at Quitman. Donnie was born in Fairbanks, AR on December 6, 1952. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Carthie Lee ''C.L.'' and Lou Eva Kennedy.
Donnie was a longtime resident of Quitman and was self-employed for 39 years in construction. He began with custom work for the public in 1984 to the present.
Donnie enjoyed wagon racing, farming, working, watching his old western shows and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Denise (Sims) Kennedy of Quitman; one son, Jeremy Kennedy of Quitman; three daughters and sons-in-law, Billy and Donna Kay Bradke of Enola, Nick Drake and Leanne Kennedy, Clay and Lesley Forsberg all of Quitman; 6 grandchildren, Kaitlyn Bradke, Brandon Bradke, Riley Drake, Ashton Kennedy, Peyton Kennedy and Kylee Forsberg and numerous extended family and friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, December 8, 2023 at 12pm at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier and immediately followed by funeral services at 1pm with Mike Edwards officiating. Interment will follow at Fairbanks Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Rodney Brown, Rodger Brown, Micheal Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy, Jeremy Kennedy, Sam Cothren, Joe Ivy and Steve Wright.
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19 Condolence(s)
Darrell & Chris
Friday, December 8, 2023
We were so sorry to hear about your loss our prayers are with you
Shirley K Jackson Pratt
Friday, December 8, 2023
Denise, I hope the love of your family and all your friends will bring you comfort and peace through this toughest of all times. Nothing I can say will ease your hurt. I am so sorry to hear about Donnie. Loving hugs to you and the family, Shirley Jackson Pratt
Thomas W Harrington
Friday, December 8, 2023
Im so sorry for your loss.
John E. Johnson
Friday, December 8, 2023
The first time I ever met Donnie was in Quitman, when my Uncle LeRoy Johnson took me with him to visit Carthie Lee; they were good friends. Donnie was around 5 or so and I was around 7. Donnie had a little pony harnessed up to a cart that we road on; it was one of my highlights visiting in Arkansas down from Michigan. After I was discharged out of the Army in the early 70’s I lived in Quitman and I worked for the CL Kennedy Construction Company. Donnie was instrumental in my learning how to run all of the equipment, especially the dozers. I wasn’t too bad at running a dozer, but it was soon very clear that I would never ever be as good as, Donnie he was a natural. Donnie also used to make us laugh a lot, one time he made a bunch of us all be really quiet so that he could listen to his favorite Christmas song, (it wasn’t, he was just pulling our legs or at least we thought he was). The song was the singing dogs barking to Jingle bells. We all busted a gut. Now every time I hear it, I always think of Donnie. It would have been nice to talk with him again before he passed. My prayers are with all of his family as they grieve and very sorry for their loss.
Richard Goff
Thursday, December 7, 2023
My health is not good, so I thought I would let you and everyone else know I may not be there. I have it on my schedule. I want to let you know I am thanking of everyone.
David and Patty Bennett
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Denise and family, we can’t begin to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. Just know he is in good hands now. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in the coming days. From the Bennett family.
Kim Sims Reynolds
Thursday, December 7, 2023
I’m so very sorry to hear of Donnie’s passing. My prayers and thoughts will be with all of you today and in the days and weeks to come.
Virginia Brock
Thursday, December 7, 2023
I’m so sorry to hear of Donnie’s passing.
Condolences to the family.
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Pat and Kathy Bettis
Thursday, December 7, 2023
So sorry to hear this. Rest In Peace Donnie. Condolences to the family.
Vickie Chapman
Thursday, December 7, 2023
So sorry for y’all’s loss. Sending hugs and prayers????
Seldon & Brenda Shaw
Thursday, December 7, 2023
Sending Prayers to Family & Friends
Phyllis Monk
Thursday, December 7, 2023
I’m so sorry to hear of Donnie’s passing. My condolences to the family.
Kelly Tapley
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
I am sorry to hear of Donnie's passing. You all are in my prayers.
Janey Dallas
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
RIP Donnie
Hugs and prayers to Denise and all the family. I have great memories with the Kennedys. One of my favorite cousins.
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Janey Morgan Dallas
Tamie(Drake)Curtsinger
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Denise I’m so sorry for your loss. Just know I’m thinking of you all
Kenneth and Kristie Barger
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
We spent a lot of time with Donnie wagon racing. He was a lot of fun and loved his family.
Steve and Tamara Wright
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Donnie was a good friend
Kathryn Massanelli
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Oh Denise, I am so sorry to hear this. Prayers for you and the entire family during this heartbreaking time. May your cherished memories carry you through this difficult time. GOD BLESS
Melanie James
Wednesday, December 6, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
All my love,
Melanie