Richard B. Kennedy, 95, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 1:45 pm April 24, 2020 at his residence in Mount Vernon, Illinois. He was born February 21, 1925 in Hamilton County, Illinois to the late Orville Kennedy and Daisy Bright. Richard married Lois Marie Kennedy on March 7, 1947 and she preceded him in death.

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