Ronald W. Kennedy

Ronald W. Kennedy, 79, of Indianapolis, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of Good Friday, April 7, 2023 at IU Health North Hospital. He was born on June 9, 1943 in Harvey, Illinois, a son of the late Hester and Mattie Elizabeth (Black) Kennedy. Ron was a 1961 graduate of Kennewick High School in Kennewick, Washington. He met the love of his life, Diane Smith, while attending Bible Missionary Institute in Rock Island, Illinois. They were married on April 4, 1963 in West Monroe, Louisiana. In 1977, they moved to Indiana where Ron began what would become a successful 40-year career in cemetery sales and management. For several years, Ron enjoyed singing and recording with the King’s Messengers Trio with Larry and Trisha Jewett. Ron was a long-time dedicated member of Calvary Bible Methodist Church in Greenfield where he served as a board member, treasurer, and worship leader. In his downtime, Ron enjoyed working in his yard, cooking, grilling, and occasionally fishing. Most of all, Ron loved his family dearly and cherished spending time together. Those left to cherish Ron’s memory include his loving wife of 60 years, Diane Kennedy; two children, Mark (Anita) Kennedy of Beech Grove and Ronda (Dan) England of Fishers; four grandchildren, Nathan (Diane) Kennedy, and Corey, Cassie, and Cade England; three great-grandchildren, James, Daniel, and Dawnica Kennedy; a sister, Norma Patterson of Portland, OR; three sisters-in-law, Trisha (Larry) Jewett, Naomi Kennedy, and Betty Kennedy; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by two brothers, Darrell Kennedy and Clyde Kennedy, and a brother-in-law, Jack Patterson. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Calvary Bible Methodist Church, 4465 N. Fortville Pike, Greenfield, with Pastor Mark Potter, Rev. Terry Going, and Rev. Mark Mowery officiating. Entombment will be held privately at Washington Park North Cemetery in Indianapolis. You may join Ron's funeral service online at 12:00 pm Saturday by Clicking Here. Friends may call from 10:00 am until the time of the service Saturday at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Sproles Family Funeral Home in New Castle. You may offer the family a personal condolence at www.sprolesfamilycares.com. The Sproles family and staff are honored to serve the family of Ronald W. Kennedy.

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Ronald W. Kennedy

June 9, 1943 - April 7, 2023