Clarence “Bud” Ira Kennedy, 68, of Decatur, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at his residence. He is preceded in death by his parents: Willard and Bessie Kinser Kennedy; sisters: Bonnie Sue Ricker, Martha Ann Patterson, Becky Kennedy; brothers: Ricky Kennedy, John Kennedy. He is survived by his daughters: Jamie Carter, Samantha Aytes, both of Wartburg, TN; brother: Doug Kennedy of Louisville, KY; sisters: Maxine Stokes, Mildred Borden, Mary Ruth Kennedy, Pat Kennedy, all of Decatur; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services with the Rev. Irvin Taylor officiating. Decatur Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to serve the Kennedy Family.