Rory Kennedy, longtime resident of Norman, Oklahoma, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013 at Norman Regional Hospital. He was born February 11, 1959 in Miami, Oklahoma to Alfred Kennedy and Jeaniel (Cavender) Kennedy. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in 1977, and received a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Oklahoma. Rory was preceded in death his parents, daughter, Mayree, brothers, Roland and Robert Kennedy and sister, Gloria Jackson. Rory leaves behind his wife, Vickey, children, Ian Kennedy and Myriah Hood, granddaughter, Rhylee Hood, sisters, Sarah Kyser, Juanita Kennedy, Grace Peach and Colleen Wildey and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 2PM, Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Primrose Chapel followed by a potluck reception. Rory’s remains will be laid to rest in Wyandotte, Oklahoma at a later date.