Robert P. "Bobby" Kenyon

A memorial service for Bobby Kenyon will be held on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege, Nebraska with Pastor Jean Clayton officiating.

Robert Pierson "Bobby" Kenyon, 79 years of age, of Holdrege, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Harlan County Health System in Alma, Nebraska.  Bobby was born on August 25, 1944, in Elgin, Illinois to Warren Manly and Rose Margaret (Pierson) Kenyon.  He received his certificate of attendance from the Mosaic Campus at Axtell, Nebraska.

Bobby was known for his infectious smile and loved to tease others around him.  He loved monkeys, camping, and interacting with children.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Warren Kenyon Jr; and brother-in-law, Bill Carpenter.

Survivors include his three sisters: Judy Sunderlage and her husband, Gordon of Genoa, Illinois; Mary Lou Meyers of Rockford, Illinois; and Patricia Carpenter of Arizona; and special host family: Monte and Marian Ekern of Holdrege, and their children:  Nicole Tidyman and her husband, Josh; and Anthony Campana and his wife, Stephanie all of Holdrege; honorary pall bears are the children who are grew up knowing Bobby as Uncle Bobby, who taught them acceptance of people with disabilities:  Chyenne Tidyman; Aurora Tidyman; Cayden Campana; Javier; Dezirae Hardin; Savanna Hardin; and Gage Hardin.

There will not be a visitation or viewing the evening prior to the memorial service.

Memorials in Bobby's honor, are kindly suggested to the family for future designation.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com

The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of the arrangements.