Everett H. Kennedy, Sr.

Everett Houston Kennedy, Sr. of Harrington passed away the morning of Thursday, May 7, 2026 at his home, he was 91. His parents were Everett Joseph and Nettie Mae Kennedy.

Everett was a quiet man, a good friend, and mischievous whenever the opportunity struck. He quite often had that twinkle in his eye that told you he had a good comeback line ready!

Not long after moving to Harrington, he started meeting a group of gentlemen early every morning at a local restaurant for breakfast. He enjoyed it so much that it was rare for even snow to keep him away.

In his early years, he enjoyed farming. Later, truck driving was his life, and nobody took better care of their trucks than Everett!

Everett was an avid bowler, was in tournaments, and the first person ever to score a 300 at the Easton Bowling Lanes. 

His many interests also included shooting pool, hunting, fishing, golfing, and playing guitar while his wife, Betty sang. He was also a member of the Ruritan club in Harrington. In earlier years he attended church in Centreville, Greensboro, and in recent years he watched Pastor Hagee on TV.

In addition to his parents, Everett was preceded in death by his first wife, Joan Kennedy; daughter, Diane Burris; siblings, Bill Kennedy, Margaret Krepps and David Kennedy; great grandson, Dustin Kennedy, Jr.; and stepson, David Reiff.

Everett is survived by his loving wife, Betty Kennedy; children, Everett Kennedy, Jr. (Ruth) and Bart Kennedy; stepdaughter, Lesta Cintron (Carlos); grandchildren, Angelo Burris, Jr., Everett Kennedy III, Dustin Kennedy, Travis Gunther, Amber Dadds, Victor Knotts, Shanna Knotts, Monica Stant, Crystal Killen; great grandchildren, Brinleigh Kennedy, Tyler and Jaxson Killen, Sophia Oldershaw, Aidan, Ava and Arissa Knotts, Jeffery Wooters, Tatum and Aurora Cecil, Olyvia Taylor, Tristan and Noah Gunther.

A funeral service will take place on Thursday, May 14,2026 at 11:00AM, with a visitation Wednesday evening, May 13, 2026 from 4:00-6:00 pm at the Thomas E Melvin & Son Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy, Harrington, DE. Interment will follow immediately after the funeral service at the Milton Odd Fellows Cemetery, Milton, DE.