Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries



The Fairfield Recorder - October 1, 2009 edition

Thomas Cata (T.C. or Cater) Kennedy

Graveside services for Mr. Cater Kennedy, 89, were held Friday, September 25, 
2009, at Greenwood Cemetery in Teague.

Bro. Harvey Hallmark officiated.

Visitation was Thursday with the family present at the funeral home.

Mr. Kennedy passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, at Parkview Regional
Hospital in Mexia. He was born to N.B. (Babe) and Arnie Thomas Kennedy on 
February 27, 1920 in Emhouse, but lived almost all of his life in Freestone 
County.

He married Rose Zella Solley on June 14, 1937 and shared more than 54 years 
together until being separated by her death on February 3, 1992.

Mr. Kennedy worked several jobs in his lifetime usually operating heavy 
equipment and had retired from the City of Teague. He was self taught and known
to be able to modify equipment or procedures to accomplish whatever task was at
hand. Mr. Kennedy was also a foster grandparent at the Mexia State School for
many years and really enjoyed his work there. He loved music and played guitar,
fiddle, and mandolin. When his health allowed, he enjoyed attending the monthly 
musicals at the Freestone Community Center. He was a very energetic person, 
always had a smile on his face, and never let anything get him down.

He is survived by one son, Bobby Kennedy and wife Joy of Donie; one grandson, 
Matthew Kennedy and wife Rhonda of Waco; three granddaughters, Kimberly Kennedy 
of Donie, Kristy Ernest and husband Rusty of Crockett, and Kerrie Cobb and 
husband Steven of Groesbeck; six greatgrandchildren; two great-great 
grandchildren; his companion of 17 years, Annie Lou Rankin, and her son Doyle 
Rankin and wife Laurie of Teague and other relatives and friends.

Mr. Kennedy was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Kennedy; two infant 
daughters; and one greatgrandson.

To sign the memorial guestbook or to leave a message for the family, visit the 
website at www.bowersfuneralhome.net.