Joseph Weldon Kennedy, Sr.

  Joseph Weldon Kennedy, Sr., 78, of Weatherford, died Thursday, December 13, 2007. Born May 6, 1929, in Royston, Texas, to Wesson "Big Daddy" and Effie Bell "Mammie" Heath Kennedy, residing in parker County most of his life. He served in the National Guard, enjoyed morning domino games with childhood friends and best friend and brother in law, Obie West, loved horse racing, and was devoted to his work.  

  Weldon owned and operated Kennedy Sausage Company for over 50 years. He was married 60 years to loving wife, Thena Elaine Webb Kennedy. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and member of the Hilltop Baptist Church. 

  His parents; sisters, Sis West, Dorthy Ferdig, Glenda Moore, Wanda Hardin, Dorris Mitchell, and Thelma Henry; brother, Garland Kennedy; and great grandchildren, Jim Hayden Hill II and Memphis Dale Richards precede him in death.

He is survived by: loving wife of 60 years, Thena Elaine Webb Kennedy; daughters: Sherry Watson and husband, Larry, Cathy Bulgerin and husband, Steve, and Lana Trimble; son, Joseph Weldon "Joey" Kennedy; son in Laws, Tony Hill and Anthony "Tony" Trimble, Sr.; grandchildren, Joel Watson, Jeremiah Hill, Mandalyn Hill Richards and husband, Josh Richards, Anthony Trimble, Jr., and Amanda Trimble and Fiancée, Jared Rogers; great grandchildren, Brandon Hill, Jackson Richards, and Waylon Richards; brother, Daulton Kennedy and wife, Jerry; and brother in law, Obie West. 

There is no service scheduled at this time. Visitation, Monday December 17, 2007, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel. Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Democratic Party.