Dennis John Kennedy, age 51 of Oilton, went to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at the Stillwater Medical Center, Stillwater, OK. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday May 29, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Oilton. Internment will be held at Highland Cemetery, Oilton, OK.
Arrangements are entrusted to Palmer Marler Funeral Home, Oilton, Ok.
Dennis was born on January 16, 1961 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to James Franklin and Sylvia Irene (Denny) Kennedy. Dennis grew up and graduated from Oilton High School with the class of 1979. Shortly after graduating from high school, Dennis married his high school sweetheart, Deborah Starrett on September 15, 1979, in Oilton, OK. To this union Kelly Dawn, John Keith, Tyler Craig, and Aaron Kyle were born. Dennis worked in the oilfield for a few years after high school, until August 1985 when he began working for Mercury Marine in Stillwater. Just last summer he was honored for his 26 years of service with the company. Dennis was a member of the Oilton City Council for 20 years, and he took pride in his town. He truly enjoyed helping out in way he could to improve the city of Oilton. Whether it be mowing grass somewhere in town, or painting fence at the ball fields, he was always helping someone out in some way. Dennis was an avid OU Sooner football fan, and he hated to see his Sooners lose. While all these things meant a lot to him, his true pride and joy was his family. He was a true family man, and he loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. He enjoyed watching his grandkids plays sports and participate in different activities. He loved loading the whole family up and taking everyone on vacation. He especially loved taking trips to the ocean. Dennis was one of a kind, and he will be greatly missed by so many.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 32 years Debbie of the home, daughter Kelly McEwen and husband Cole, sons Keith Kennedy, Craig Kennedy and wife Corey, and Kyle Kennedy and wife Jackie all of Oilton, mother Sylvia Kennedy of Oilton, brothers Jimmy Kennedy and wife Teri of Oilton, Steven Kennedy and wife Penny of Sapulpa, sisters Yvetta Wells and husband Lynn of Olive, Janet Cheek of Oilton, grandchildren Tanner Kennedy, Kade, Emma, Aubrey, and Molly McEwen, Karlie and Demi Kennedy, and his brand new grandson Kelton Dennis Kennedy.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Franklin Kennedy.
Condolences and online guest book are available at www.palmermarlerfh.com.
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