Robert Alan Kennington, 52, passed away Friday, August 9th, 2019 peacefully at home after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial to honor Robert will be held at a later date. Robert was a custodian with the Birdville Independent School District for many years, the last 14 years taking place at David E. Smith Elementary in Haltom City. Robert was a dedicated worker who was beloved by the teachers and staff, he considered them and all the students his second family. He will be missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been set up to benefit the teachers, students and staff at David E. Smith elementary. Those who wish to contribute so his legacy at the school will live on, can make or mail donations to the following address: David E. Smith Elementary 3701 Haltom Road, Haltom City, Texas 76117. attn. “Robert Kennington teacher memorial fund” Survivors: Mother, Madonna Kennington, Father, James L. Smith, Brother, David Kennington, Sister in Law, Tammie Kennington, Niece, Kiley Kennington, Nephew, Kolby Kennington as well as many other extended family and friends. Robert your smile, laugh and personality will be missed!
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As we start back to school, it’s just not the same without Robert here. We miss his jokes and kindness. Please know that our entire school grieves with you and is praying for your loss.
Thanks so much Carrie, I’m a broken mother right now coming up on 2nd anniversary . I have not tried to long on here til tonight. in a long time.
Kennington Family,
My prayers and love for you all. Robert will be miss with all his funny good mornings and funny jokes. I believe with all my heart they are enjoy him with open arms and him sharing funny stories of DES and all his jokes.
I would like to personally thank you for share him with us. Thank you Robert for everything you did for me and DES and children keeping our school clean and running. My friend Rest In Peace. You are where you need to be in heaven.
It’s where God needed you. Say hi to all our friends from DES! Always in Our hearts!????????????❤️
Robert,
We will miss your smile and your countless corny jokes! Thank you for your dedication to our school family.
Rest in peace,
Ginger
Robert made it a point to come in my office every morning to say hello and ask if there was anything I needed, it usually came with a new joke to start my day! I loved the stories he would tell me about the joke “battles” he had with the kids at lunch. I’m pretty sure Robert won with the most corny jokes! I will miss our morning chats! I pray that God will bring your family peace and comfort in the coming days. Hold on to your memories and the knowledge that Robert is now completely healed!!
My deepest condolences, I had the pleasure of knowing Robert for 2 years and know he will be missed.
Robert was a dedicated employee of the district and was loved by everyone who knew him. It was a real pleasure working with Robert and I considered him not only a coworker but a friend as well. It was apparent to anyone who knew Robert that he really cared about the students, staff and teachers at David E Smith. He will truly be missed by all who knew him. I know Robert is in heaven now and is feeling no more pain. My deepest condolences are with the family and I hope you can find peace and comfort in God in the coming days. My thought and prayers are with you.
Robert, Will be well missed, And the custodian staff will be praying for the family, May god bless and be with his family.
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs.
From : The custodial staff @ Richland Middle School
We will certainly miss Robert. He so much loved working with teachers and children of Daid E. Smith Elementary School. They were indeed, his family. He often spoke of instances of his interaction with the children. Everyone there was so kind to him and that is so appreciated He had such a winning smile and his dedication was inspirational.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
in Jesus name amen.
My deepest sympathies go out to Robert’s family at this very difficult time. I know that Robert’s life was tragically cut short, but I also know that this isn’t the end. This is really the beginning and Robert is still watching over you, his school, and his friends. I pray the Holy Spirit’s peace will flood over you in these next few days and weeks and you will have great comfort and joy knowing that Robert is gone for now, but not forever. Father God, I pray peace and love be poured out over Robert’s family and that same peace over the halls of David E. Smith this next week.
In Jesus name Amen
Thank you Todd for prayers.
Thank you so much for your dedication to our school, students and all of us, teachers. It will not be the same without you. You were a hard worker who took pride in everything you did. You were always helpful and always had a smile or a funny joke to tell. Please keep watching over us. My prayers and sincere condolescence to the family. May God give you peace knowing how special he was and that you will see him again soon.
Kenningtons,
My prayers are for you all knowing that Roberts absence here on Earth will touch you all at different times. I pray that you all take solace in knowing that you had many years with him and that he is waiting in glorified body in heaven to be reunited. Robert will be missed by the whole Dodson family as well!
Robert,
You fought hard and courageous my friend. I will miss speaking to you at our monthly meetings at work. Rest in peace.
Hi I’m Esmeralda I was a student their are David e smith elementary school. One of the best school I went to they made me feel belong. But the person who really made it that school was Mr. Robert with his funny jokes and his smile. I wasn’t as close to him as other students but I know he cared for every student their he loved them so much. I can definitely tell you everyone loved him so much. As I came back from the summer break we wonder where he was. We later found out the he passed away. Everyone was sad especially the students. Now finding this website it makes it even sadder that knowing he passed away at 52 from cancer. Coming here at 10:27pm may 27,2021 saying I’ll miss you Robert and may you rest in peace in heaven forever and we’ll see you soon I love you so much and I miss you
Esmeralda, thank you sweetie for the wonderful words about my son Robert. He was a wonderful son, and a friend to many. We had planned a memorial at the school, but with Covid lockdown, we were unable to do so. Please please tell everyone there at DES how much we miss Robert. If you want to contact me you may, at my email, [email protected] I would love to hear form anyone at DES who knew my son!
Madonna
Oh thank you for the kind words about my son,Robert. He was a wonderful man,and son.
Madonna Kennington
Thanks so much Carrie, I’m a broken mother right now coming up on 2nd anniversary . I have not tried to log on here til tonight. in a long time. it hurt too much.
My son Robert, its now March 2022, and i still miss you so very much! My pain is as
fresh today as it was on the day God took you home! My dear son, I miss you around here , I will always love you.
I don’t think I will ever understand why God called you home so young, we, you and I Robert fought that beast called cancer, and dear son ,You won! .hugs till i can see you again my sweet first born !
Mom, ♥