Douglas Lynn Kennedy age 68 of Rockville, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, February 27th, 2024, at North Kansas City Hospital.  Doug was born on July 16, 1955, in Wheatland to George Robert "Bob" and Norma (Sutton) Kennedy. He grew up in Wheatland where he graduated in May 1973.

Upon graduation, Doug went to work at GM Fairfax in Kansas City and moved on to working for Superior Asphalt where he retired.

Doug met and married the love of his life, Linda Hearting on March 2nd, 1990.

Doug loved to hunt and was an avid fisherman. He especially loved working on the farm, taking care of his cattle and baling hay.  Doug's greatest joy in life came from spending time with his family and friends.  He could often be considered the life of the party, whether it be telling one of his many stories or the simplest of jokes.

Survivors included his father George Robert "Bob" Kennedy; two children, daughter Tina Mitchel (Sam Hood) son, Michael Shephard; one sister, Carolyn, brother, Joe (Lisa); sister-in-law, Elsie Berland; grandchildren; Tony Davis, Nickolas Mitchel, and Sara Green (Brian); great grandchildren; Ian Davis, Brilyn and Ellie Green; nieces; Tina DeGraffenreid (Baron) and Jenna Dugan (Eric) and nephew Clifford Pippins, along with a great niece Dakota DeGraffenreid (Austin Gan).

MEMORIAL to Appleton City Cemetery