Obituary of Ronald Kennedy

Ronald C. Kennedy, 75, of Niles, passed away peacefully in his home on August 31st, 2021. Born and raised in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Ronald was a man of nature and enjoyed the outdoors. Not long after getting through high school he joined the United States Army and was a proud veteran for the rest of his life. During the course of his early life journey Ronald found the love of his life, Bonnie Marie Bedford. Bonnie married him and took his last name on October 18th, 1969 in the beautiful town of Pueblo, Colorado. Their union soon brought them two sons, James and Cale Kennedy. Their family continued to grow as their sons gave them grandchildren, Chaise, Gaige, Kadence, and Jade Kennedy. Aside from being a proud grandpa, Ronald spent his spare time hunting, fishing, woodworking, and watching NASCAR. With his time spent as a journeyman machine repair technician, he was also a proud member of the United Auto Workers Union Post 2093. The end of his life was spent enjoying his family and doing the things he loved the most. Ronald is preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie; and both of his parents, Clifford and Maudine (Breedlove) Kennedy. He is survived by both of his sons, James (Melissa) Kennedy of Niles, and Cale Kennedy of Niles; four grandchildren; his two siblings, Sharon (Ron) Hess of Dowagiac, and Tim (Donna) Kennedy of Mentone, Indiana; and many friends and extended family members. The family will be holding funeral services for Ronald on Friday September 3, 2021 at Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles at 2:00 p.m. with public visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m. An interment will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery where Full Military Honors will be rendered by the U.S. Army and the Buchanan American Legion Post 51. Memorial contributions may be made to the Buchanan American Legion at 403 E Front Street, Buchanan, Michigan 49107. Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for the family at www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, of Niles.