Matthew "Matt" Lee Kennedy "Moo"

Derby - Kennedy, Matthew Lee

46, passed away Wednesday, October 27th, 2021. He was born May 2nd, 1975 to Charles Kennedy and Wanda "Kitterman" Kennedy in Wichita, Kansas.

Matt worked in construction for most of his life. He gained a love of it from his father and was in competition with his brother Joe of who would become the better finisher. Matt always would say he could out finish everyone else on the crew and he liked to prove that point repeatedly. In his younger days, he had an extraordinary eye to create some of the most beautiful art in his drawings. Some of the fondest memories were his days fishing. He would spend days with his grandpa trying to catch the largest fish and continued to find peace whenever he was out with his rod and reel. There are many things time will not be able to replace, but fond memories should always be cherished above all.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Dakota Kennedy; father, Charles Kennedy; and nephew, Gavin Bordwell.

Matthew is survived by his children, Mercedes Kennedy, Marissa Kennedy, Adrianna Kennedy, Garrett Kennedy, Hannah Kennedy, Alyssa Kennedy & Matthew Kennedy; Grandchildren, Braden, Benny and Tova; Mother: Wanda Kennedy; Mother: Marleta Berkowitz; Siblings: Jolie Kennedy, Don Paxton, Rebekah Boyd (Todd), Sarah Grow, Tommy Paxton (Carolyn), Joseph Kennedy, Leah Kennedy, Deborah Bordwell (Aaron), and Rachel Patee (Shannon).

Celebration of Life: 10:30 am, Monday, November 1st, 2021 at Smith Family Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Rd. Derby, Kansas 67037.