William R. Kennedy of 1309 Bend Rd., Mercer, PA. passed away at 4:34 p.m. Thursday, May 21, 2009. He was 42.
Mr. Kennedy was born in Greenville, PA on January 16, 1967, a son of James and Mary (Marrie) Kennedy.
He attended Reynolds High School.
William worked at MHP Trucking as a truck driver.
He was a motorcycle enthusiast and attended many ABATE Motorcycle events.
Survivors include: his mother Mary of Hermitage, PA; 2 sons Eric and Trevis Kennedy of Mercer, PA; a daughter Shirley Jean Kennedy of Mercer, PA; 2 sisters, Marcella 'Marcy' Zahniser of Greenville, PA and Dawn and her husband Charlie Resinger of Hubbard, OH; He is also survived by several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews, and his dog, a black chow, named Nakita.
He was preceded in death by: his father; a brother, James 'Rick' Kennedy; a daughter, Andrea Kennedy; Grandmothers, Helen Miller and Catherine Kennedy; a nephew Louis Conti.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 1090 E. State St. Sharon, PA 16146
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Charles Eckles of IHS Gospel Ministries officiating.
Family and friends may send condolences online at www.mcgoniglefuneralhomeandcrematory.com