Kenneth Lee Kennedy
July 12, 1930 ~ September 20, 2014
Robbins NC
Kenneth Lee Kennedy, age 84, died Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Firsthealth Hospice House in Pinehurst NC
A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 23 2014 at Robbins First Baptist Church with the Reverend Kenneth McNeil officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Rest cemetery in Robbins
A native of Robbins North Carolina, he was the son of the late Norman Lee and Lillie Poe Kennedy. He was employed by Milliken Textiles for 45 years as a technician. In retirement he practiced woodworking crafts creating many useful pieces that can be found the USA and Europe.
His survivors include his wife of 65 years, Opal Callicutt, son: Kevin D. Kennedy and wife Maria of Rockville Maryland, grandsons: Cameron and Connor, son: Jonathan Neal Kennedy and wife Kelli Collins, and step-son AJ McDonald, of Summerfield NC and son Brian Kennedy and wife Kristy of Sophia NC, grandson: Cade.
Donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Robbins 651 East Hemp Street Robbins NC 27325 ( Fund for Opal Kennedy).
Kennedy Funeral Home is assisting the Kennedy family.
Online condolences may be made at www.PinesFunerals.com .
Opal and boys: Please know that the children of June and Mary Jane Cockman join you in your sorrow for your Dad. Out memories of Kenneth and of you, Opal. go back to our birth. Both of you have always been there for us and been our caretakers and our frie
Opal, Kevin, Neal, Brian and Families,
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Kenneth. I have many fond childhood memories of him and you all camping. My love to you all as you plan to say goodbye to your husband, father and grandfather
Kevin,
Just wanted to say that we were sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. You had a good one and we know he will be missed. Please give our sympathy , love and prayers to the entire family.
With friendship
Reid and Karen Comer
To the Family,
It was a pleasure to have worked with Kenneth at Milliken and to know the family. Kenneth always had a smile and could always make you laugh. I will cherish my memories of him. Kenneth was always so proud of his family.
I will really miss Kenneth.He had such a sweet spirit.He was always smiling, taking pictures,and shaking hands.I will never forget him.He loved Roy,and Roy loved him.Praying for Opal and entire family.Much Love.
sporty – thinking of you, your Ma and your Brothers; praying that the family would feel God’s presence and guide you through the the difficult process – love, brenda & doug
Kevin,
With heart-felt sympathy and prayers for you and your family. ‘As long as we live and remember, our loved ones live within our hearts.’
From your classmate and friend always!
Grace
Mrs. Kennedy, Kevin, Neal, and Brian:
I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Kennedy’s death, he will most certainly be missed by many.