Christopher J. Kennedy
Christopher J. Kennedy, 45, of Amarillo died Thursday, March 27, 2003.
Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Thomas the Apostle
Catholic Church with Monsignor Joseph Tash as celebrant. Arrangements
are by Schooler-Gordon Funeral Directors, 5400 S. Bell St.
Mr. Kennedy was born April 24, 1957, in Kansas City, Kan. He was a
1975 graduate of Amarillo High School and graduated from Amarillo
Police Academy. He married Barbara Blevins on May 14, 1982, in Santa
Fe, N.M.
He was a 27-year veteran of the Amarillo Police Department and was a
sergeant of the detective division. He received 13 commendations while
on the police force.
During the fourth quarter of 1995, he was selected South Rotary
Officer of the Quarter. He also received an Advanced Peace Officer
Certificate. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic
Church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Kennedy, in 1995.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara; two daughters, Andrea and Allison
Kennedy of Amarillo; a son, Anthony Kennedy of Amarillo; his mother,
Shirley Kennedy of Amarillo; two brothers, Patrick Kennedy and wife,
Darlene, of Amarillo and Kevin Kennedy and wife, Elna, of Austin; and
a sister, Teri Kennedy of Amarillo.
The family suggests memorials be to the Amarillo Police Department,
Benefit Fund, 200 S.E. Third Ave., Amarillo, TX 79101.
Amarillo Globe-News, March 30, 2003
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Tim Williams
Chris was the best man in my wedding. He was one of Amarillo Police Department finest until he passed away from a sudden heart attack. Chris was known at the Amarillo Police Department as a cops cop. He was very well respected at the APD recieving several commendations and an outstanding reputation. He left 2 daughters and a son. His son Tony is now an Amarillo Police Officer. Thank you for every thing you did for me and my family.
Tim Williams
Sherril Cordova Wallace
Always in debted to our first responders...RIP