Robert "Rooster" Edward Kennett, 56 years old of Avenue, MD died October 20, 2011 at Civista Medical Center in La Plata, MD. Born November 18, 1954 in Leonardtown, MD, he was the son of Edward Kennett and Genevieve (Delahay) Kennett.

Robert graduated from Chopticon High School in Morganza, MD in 1972. In 1974 he began a career at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station Fire Department as a firefighter/driver operator. After 26 years of proud and dedicated service, he retired in March of 2000. Upon retirement, Robert began a second career of truck driving which he tremendously enjoyed. At the time of his death he was employed with Cullin's Trucking located in Clements, MD., and held clearance for a special Transportation Certificate allowing him entrance to classified locations.

He also enjoyed riding Harley Davidson's. Between crossing the country in a tractor trailer and riding his Harley, he covered many miles. He was an active member of ABATE. When time allowed, he greatly enjoyed farming and riding tractors on his family's farm, The Bluestone Farm. He was known for always wanting to stay busy.

Robert is survived by his parents, Edward and Genevieve "Teeny" Kennett of Avenue, MD, and brother George Kennett also of Avenue, MD and a very loving, devoted, daughter Hayleigh E. Kennett of Hollywood, MD., and Hayleigh's mother Stacey Kennett. As a father, he was extremely proud of Hayleigh and took a tremendous enjoyment in joking and kidding with her.

Family will receive friends for Roberts' Life Celebration on Monday, October 24, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. Prayers will be recited at 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at The Holy Angels Church in Avenue, MD. Interment will be private.

Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Hammett, Brian Hill, Greg Casoni, Stevie Lawrence, Bill Cullins and Noodles Nelson.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Account of Hayleigh E. Kennett C/O The Navy Federal Credit Union, 22598 MacArthur Blvd., California, MD. 20619.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.