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Joseph Kennedy Obituary

Age 59 of Gary, IN. transitioned to be with the Lord August 26, 2016. Allen graduated from West Side High school in 1975 and worked for Inland Steel retiring with 30 years of service. After retiring Allen received his CNA license & worked at South Bend Memorial Hospital, caring for & helping others was truly his passion. Allen is preceded in death by his father Joseph A. Kennedy Sr. & his children's loving mother Gail (Prothro) Kennedy. Allen leaves to cherish his memory devoted mother Lillian Kennedy. Two daughters Shameca Noland & Nakisha (Curtis) Eastmond; Grandchildren Alyssa & Bryce; Sister Marlene Fields; brother Dorian (Valerie) Kennedy and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday September 2, 2016 9-11am Family hour 10-11:00 Funeral service immediately following at 11:00 a.m. Western Christian Community Church, 2826 West 15th Ave. Pastor Mathew Whittington officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Aug. 31, 2016.

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Aunt Donna A. Prothro-Brown

September 22, 2016

To: My Lovely nieces Shameca & Nakisha
(Allen's Girls)

You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. (1Peter 2:9) Your father has been chosen by God and he is resting safely in the Master's Hands. Hold to God's unchanging hand and know that he will comfort you day by day. I pray your continue strength in the Lord and know that I am here for you no matter what. I Love You!

September 20, 2016

I wanted to personally express my deepest sympathy over the passing of your loved one. ive enclosed a link for you to read and I hope it can bring your family and friends a small measure of peace and comfort during this distressing time.

Miltoria Bey Sangoboyi

September 2, 2016

My prayers, thoughts, and memories go out to Mrs. Lillian Kennedy's and the rest of the family of Joseph Alan Kennedy gym. It's children and his grandchildren is said his other family and friends. May God bless you all.

I will always remember Alan and his testimony I know he truly loves the Lord and he truly knew that one day he would be in paradise with his Savior.

I pray that God will bless all of you as you grieve, and one day soon bring you a favor by memory.
With love and condolences,
Pastor and Miltoria Bey Sangobiyi

Pastor Miltoria Bey Sangoboyi

September 2, 2016

My prayers, thoughts and memories,I sent out to Mrs.Lillian Kennedy and all of Allen's siblings,children and grandchildren.
Alan was quite the young man. I learn things from him about God and his love for God. He will be missed by all, but I am sure that he is in the Masters arms right now.
May God bless all of you as you grieve, and Bring you one day soon from grief the favorable Memories
with love ,
Pastor Miltoria Bey Sangobiyi

Mary Jo Jones

September 2, 2016

To the Kennedy family. My prayers are with you during this time of the passing of your loved one. May you find comfort in each other knowing that your love one is gone, but memories will always live on. Til you meet him again.

Charles Fields & family

September 1, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with Allen's family and friends. I've known Allen since he was a very young man. May he rest in blessed peace, and may his family find comfort.

Barbara Patterson Wyldon

September 1, 2016

Sorry for your loss...God continue to bless and comfort the Kennedy Family doing their time of sorrow...Cougar 4life c/o 75

Sharon Williams

September 1, 2016

My sincerest condolences and prayers to the Kennedy family and friends.

Cynthia Johnson

September 1, 2016

My condolences and prayers to the Kennedy family. My very first memory of Allen was in first grade. And although I hadn't seen him in many years I often thought about him and the family. He will be missed by many and I pray you will find the Comfort and the happy memories to endure the days ahead.
Love to all of you...

Raymond Houston

August 31, 2016

Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Joe Kennedy. We are praying for Joe's Mother, Mrs. Kennedy, the children and grandchildren and the entire Kennedy family; that the God of all peace grant you peace during this time.
In Christ
Pastor Ray Houston and Pastor Colleen Bennett-Houston

Carol Edwards

August 31, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Kennedy family.

Barry Gray

August 31, 2016

To the Kennedy family, my heart goes out to you all. It's hard when a love one is lost but the creator of life has a plan for us all... he chose Al. May your sorrow be swift for tomorrow is another day and your sorrows will slowly subside. Big Al will be truly missed.

Calvin & Vanessa Martin

August 31, 2016

We're praying for Mrs. Kennedy & the entire family. We pray and ask God to grant you a peace that surpasses understanding. Big Al will truly be missed!

Joe Guthrie

August 31, 2016

My condolences in the passing of Al. He will be remembered always!

Trenae Thomas

August 31, 2016

Praying for the family during this difficult time, and celebrating the life and legacy he left through his beautiful daughters

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9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Western Christian Community Church

2826 West 15th Ave, IN

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Service

11:00 a.m.

Western Christian Community Church

2826 West 15th Ave, IN

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2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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