District Judge remembered for fairness, laughter

Ann Marie Kennon, wife of Judge Kennon, reads from his personal journal as part of her eulogy. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.
Ann Marie Kennon, wife of Judge Kennon, reads from his personal journal as part of her eulogy. Photo by Nalani Nuylan.

Family, friends and colleagues of the late, honorable Judge Rick J. Kennon filled into the historic 26th District Court to celebrate his life Friday, May 8. 

Judge Kennon, 66, of Caldwell, Texas, passed away suddenly on April 10. However, loved ones remember him for the impression he left on the community he served. 

“I left amazed, but not surprised at all, by the people that he impacted …