Bob was born on November 29, 1928 in Kansas City, Missouri. He began working at Acme Floor Company, the family business, in 1949 Bob married the love of his life, Helen in 1950, and they enjoyed life together for 70 years. He enjoyed being with Helen at their home in Hallbrook for 30 years. Bob always said, he chose not to belong to country clubs or take expensive trips, but rather enjoyed investing in furnishings for their home. His passion was to entertain family and friends in his rec room with all the neon lights and the juke box filling the room with music. Bob took great pride in his pristine ‘57 Chevy and loved going to car shows with his son. He had a trophy case for his many awards and all sorts of memorabilia which he loved to reminisce and share stories.
Bob was CEO of Acme Floor Co. for 63 years. He was a member of Ararat Shrine since 1951, Provost Shrine since 1957, Scottish Rite since 1977, and member of the Harry S. Truman Lodge. Bob and Helen were members of Colonial Presbyterian Church.
Helen and all of his family was the center of Bob’s world and he was passionate about expressing his love for them. Bob is survived by his son, Bob Kenney (Barbara); daughter, Debbie Cool (Rod). Grandchildren, Travis and Jared Cool, Emily Kenney-Moore (Alan), Brian Kenney (Jessica). Great-grandchildren, Anderson and Philip Moore, Brian and Gemma Kenney, Angelia, Chiara, and Bellina Cool.
A visitation will be held from 4pm to 7pm on Friday, January 15 at Mt. Moriah, Newcomer & Freeman, Funeral Home, 10507 Holmes Road, Kansas City, Missouri. A private family service will be held on Saturday, January 16, 3:00pm, followed by a graveside committal service at 4:00pm. For graveside services, line up vehicles at the south side portico.
The 3:00pm private family service will be livestreamed; click on the link below to join the livestream. On the next screen, click "continue on this browser" and then type your name. Once the video is underway, please have the mute button on and the video off. Thank you.
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