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William Douglas Kennedy Sr., 81, peacefully went to his heavenly home on Nov. 23, 2019.

He is survived by one son, Mark Kennedy of Bogalusa; and his only daughter, Mary Kennedy, also of Bogalusa. He is also survived by two brothers, Huey Kennedy of Bogalusa, and Edward Kennedy of Tennessee; and also one sister, Dorothy Woodard of Angie.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Luvenia Seals Kennedy; two sons, William Kennedy Jr. and Raymond Eugene Kennedy; and also by two brothers, R.J. Kennedy and S.T. Kennedy; four sisters, Evie Singley, Doris Weaver, Lois Phillips and Louise Hobgood; six grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren.

The family would like to recognize Forest Manor of Covington and their exceptional staff for “treating him like a king” during his stays with them.

Visitation was held at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home in Bogalusa on Tuesday, Nov. 26, from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. Visitation will continue on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 27, with the funeral at 2 p.m. at Brown-McGehee Funeral Home as well.

Graveside services will be held at Hilltop Church in Angie.