Robert Owen Kennedy, Jr., 73, of Linton passed away Tuesday September 25, 2018 at 2:47 pm in his residence. He was a retired truck driver for Roadway Express. He was born December 20, 1944 in Baltimore, MD to Robert O. Kennedy and Regina (Foote) Kennedy. Robert is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara (Dodge) Kennedy; daughters, Kimberly Chastain and husband Trajen and Jennifer Sutton and husband Stephan; 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Linton. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday September 29, 2018 starting at 3:00 pm in First Baptist Church of Linton with Pastor David Tyra officiating. Samaritan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.samaritanfunerals.com