Bill was born on July 24, 1925 in Louisiana, MO to John and Ethel Kenney.
Bill was a World War II US Navy veteran. Bill enjoyed golfing (earning PGA Professional at the age of 70), bowling, but most of all being surrounded by his family.
Bill is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jean, of 69 ½ years; his parents; sister, Virginia Farrington; and brother, Edward Kenney.
He leaves behind his son, John A. (Laura) Kenney; daughters, Barbara E. McCartney, Sharon J. (Skeet) Brizendine, Janice M. (Dan) Lemasters, Ella L. (Mike) Kackley, Patricia A. (Richard) Olson, Lori A. (Steve) Klegseth; 21 grandchildren; 40 great grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren.