Mr. Paris Hugh Kennedy, formerly of Albany, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at his residence in Richmond, Kentucky, having attained the age of 86 years, 7 months, and 24 days. He was born in Albany, Kentucky on Friday, January 14, 1938, the son of Wilburn Esco & Bessie (Glidewell) Kennedy. He was a Methodist, a member of Albany First Methodist Church, a Mason, and a retired insurance salesman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Alice (Lane) Kennedy, whom he wed on Thursday, March 16, 1972.

 He is survived by his daughter, Sharon (& Danny) Shearer of Richmond, Kentucky, grandson, Kyle Edward (& Brittney) Massingill, great-granddaughter, Kyleigh Massingill, several cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and many friends.

The funeral service was conducted on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. C.S.T. in The Memory Chapel of the Campbell-New Funeral Home with Bro. David Stearns officiating. Masonic rites were performed during visitation by Albany Masonic Lodge #206 F&A.M. Burial was in The Memorial Hill Cemetery in Albany, Kentucky. Casket Bearers were Jay Craig, Ronnie York, Larry Craig, James Pierce, TJ Stearns, and Lucas Abner.

Campbell-New Funeral Home of Albany, Kentucky was honored to be in charge of all the arrangements.