Jerry Lee Kennedy

Jerry Lee Kennedy was born August 13, 1941, in Pauls Valley, OK, to O.W. "Heavy" and Marie Kennedy, and he departed this world on December 27, 2024, at the age of 83.
Jerry spent much time and many hours serving, leading, and teaching at First Baptist Church Watonga. From camping out with young boys, to hosting a singles' Sunday school class in their home, to leading and mentoring young marrieds, to driving the bus and "chaperoning" senior adults, Jerry impacted many people's lives. With his unique humor and words of wisdom, he lived his life to serve Christ and others.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, brother Pat, nephew Bill Kennedy, and his in-laws, R.B. and Hazel Shoemaker. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of the home, daughters Janet and husband Terry Bergner of Marlow, OK, and Angela and husband Scott Arthaud of Keyes, OK. His grandchildren include Wakley (Madison) Bergner, Wyatt (Erin) Bergner, Will Bergner, Abigail (Alex) Paugh, Micah (Kymber) Arthaud, Luke (Siarra) Arthaud, Caleb Arthaud, and Ridge Arthaud. He has five great-grandchildren and two on the way! Raiden and Rowan Bergner, Olivia and Judah Paugh, and Evalee Arthaud. He is also suvived by his brother Tony and wife Sheryl Kennedy, sister Ann and husband George Bleything, two very special friends, Wayne and Gari Laminack, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would like to thank Comforting Hands Hospice, especially Jerry's hospice girls-Dana, Sara, and Maci-for the wonderful care given over the past three and a half months.
The family requests memorials be made to Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children.
Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children
300 Johnny Bench Drive, Suite 450
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Or to give online: www.obhc.org