Max C. Kennedy

KENNEDY, Max C., 79, passed away January 23, 2009. He was born August 24, 1929 in Charlottesville, Virginia. He attended local schools including the University of Virginia and the University of Virginia Law School. Mr. Kennedy spent two years in military service for his country during the Korean Conflict. After his military service, he joined Sperry Marine Corporation in 1956, ultimately serving as general counsel until his retirement in 1993. Mr. Kennedy also provided legal services to his friends. Mr. Kennedy was preceded in death by his parents, Rushie L. and George C. Kennedy; and his wife, Patricia Barber Kennedy. As a young man he was a member of the Boy Scouts and achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Mr. Kennedy was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, the Virginia State Bar, Charlottesville-Albemarle Bar Association, past chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals for Albemarle County, a lifetime member of the University of Virginia Alumni Association, a lifetime member of the Elks Club and a member of Farmington Country Club. He was an accomplished golfer and one of Max's favorite pastimes was playing golf with his friends. Left to cherish his memory are Nancy Dettor, Col. L. C. "Buddy" LaFon, U.S. Army (Ret.), and many longtime friends. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 7, 2009 at the University of Virginia Chapel, with the Rev. Kathleen Sturges officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Stonewall Jackson Area Council, BSA, P.O. Box 813, Waynesboro, Virginia 22980, The Charlottesville/Albemarle Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Charlottesville, Virginia 22902, Charlottesville/ Albemarle SPCA, P.O. Box 7047, Charlottesville, Virginia 22906, or your favorite charity. Friends may sign the online register at www.hillandwood.com.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.