Howard H. Kennedy Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on November 16, 2025 in Tyler, Texas

Howard H. Kennedy Jr.

February 19, 1942 - November 16, 2025 (83 years old)

Tyler, Texas

Howard H. Kennedy Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on November 16, 2025 in Tyler, Texas

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Directors, Inc.

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Howard H. Kennedy Jr.

February 19, 1942 - November 16, 2025 (83 years old)

Tyler, Texas

Howard H. Kennedy Jr. Obituary

The passing of Howard H. Kennedy Jr. of Tyler, Texas leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 16, 2025 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Howard H. Kennedy Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Holden and Doris Nadine Kennedy (Acker). He is survived by: his children, Jan Renee Foster (Tony), Jill Aimee Wood (Robin) and Kara Jeanne Beck (Tim); his grandchildren, Caleb McLelland, Christopher Colston (Peyton), Laura Gray (Nathan), Mason Wood (Karlie), Samuel Wood, Zane Beck (Katie), Zachary Beck and Alexandra Beck; his great grandchildren, James Holden Gray, John Hayes Gray, Maggie Jeanne Gray, Jude Henry Gray, Kohen Wyatt Wood, Willard Bowen Wood, Emerson Ruth Colston and Raelynn Michelle Beck; his siblings, Wanda Mooney, Velma Noble (Sherman) and William Kennedy (Charlotte); his cousin Darrell Poole (Reba); and his wife Mary Kay Richey.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Pine Forest Cemetery (Co Rd 3310, Texas 75471).

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pine Forest Cemetery Association in care of Dianna McGregor, 608 County Road 3367, Pickton, Texas 75471 or to the charity of one's choice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Caudle-Rutledge Funeral Directors, Inc.



Sat

Nov 22

Graveside service

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Pine Forest Cemetery
Co Rd 3310, Texas 75471

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