Jimmy Allen "Dick" Kennedy

Jimmy Allen "Dick" Kennedy, 73, of Teachey passed away suddenly Thursday, April 1, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. Mr. Kennedy was born January 30, 1948 in Duplin County to the late Earl Kennedy and Winnie Holmes Kennedy.

Mr. Kennedy was a Vietnam Veteran and a Purple Heart recipient. He had a great love for his family and friends.  He was also an avid card player. 

A graveside  service will be held 3:00 pm Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Golden Grove Cemetery in Kenansville

Mr. Kennedy is survived by wife, Jane R. Kennedy of Teachey; daughters, Tammy K. Thornton and husband, Clint of Teachey and  Lisa Blanton and husband, Barry of Willard; brother, Billy Kennedy of Warsaw; sisters, Edna Earl Rivenbark of Warsaw, Gail K. Rivenbark of Warsaw,   Sue Jones and husband, Bruce of Albertson, Betsy K. Jones and husband, Dennis of Albertson, Kathy Rivenbark and husband, Tony of Warsaw and Debbie Strickland and husband, Bill of Warsaw; grandchildren, Lucas K. Thornton and Matthew C. Thornton. 

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