Lifelong Sapulpan T.J. Kennedy, Jr., died at his home Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005 after a long struggle with cancer.

Born Feb. 11, 1935, T.J. was the son of Lillian and T.J. "Bun" Kennedy, both of whom preceded him in death.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Daniel Coffey Kennedy.

T.J. attended Sapulpa schools and was an outstanding football player under Coach Bom Bomgardner. He was named both guard and tight end on the All-State team of 1953. His love of sports continued throughout his life with golf being a favorite pastime.

He graduated from the University of Oklahoma, where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. In 1958 he joined his father-in-law, Marcus Horn, in the Chrysler-Dodge Agency. They later acquired the T.J. Kennedy Buick-GMC franchise. His son, Philip, became his partner in 1979.

Always active in civic affairs, T.J. was past president of Sapulpa Rotary, the Sapulpa Chamber of Commerce and was Chairman of the United Way Drive. He enjoyed being a guest speaker at Sapulpa Junior High School for a semester as part of Junior Achievement. He also enjoyed the several years he was chairman of the library board.

He is survived by his wife Diane Horn Kennedy; his sons Philip John Kennedy of Sapulpa, Donald Marc Kennedy and his wife Ginni of Edmond; his four grandsons Philip, Colin, Ryan and Scott.

T.J. loved life and had many friends who will miss him.

Rosary services will be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005.

Funeral services will also be at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct 28, 2005.

If friends wish to contribute to a charity, T.J. expressed a wish to support either Sacred Heart Church Building Fund, 1777 East Grayson, Sapulpa, Ok. 74066 or St. John Sapulpa Hospital Foundation, 1004 E. Bryan, Sapulpa, Ok. 74066.

Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements
 

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