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Belvin Kennedy Obituary

Belvin Kennedy COLUMBIA - Belvin Thain Kennedy, 94, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2013. He was born in Columbia, South Carolina, April 25, 1919, a son of the late Oma Myrtle Thain Kennedy, and David James Kennedy. He was predeceased by a brother, David James Kennedy Jr., and sister, Avery Stewart. He worked at Glen L. Martin Aircraft Company at the beginning of WWII, and enlisted in the Army where he served in England and France. Mr. Kennedy fought in the Battle of the Bulge, and ran a motor pool in France. He was awarded two Purple Hearts. After serving his country Mr. Kennedy returned to Thain's Auto Service in Columbia, where he worked for 50 years as an automobile mechanic. Mr. Kennedy was a member of Rosewood Baptist Church. He was a commander of Amvets Post 2, Chef De Gare of the 40&8, a member of VFW 641, and a lifetime member of American Legion Post number 6. He loved his motorcycles and was the last surviving member of the Palmetto Motorcycle Club. Survivors include his beloved wife, Leola Hucks Kennedy; sister, Bruce Ridgeway; his children, Diane Kennedy (Bruce Coker), Paul Kennedy (Olivia), Laurie Coates (Rick) of Tennessee, stepson, Tony Harper (Beverly); grandchildren, Nicole Baker, Erin Coates, Brian Coates, Kathryn Kartanos, Austin Kennedy and Adam Price; five great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and his much loved dog, Lilly. Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at Rosewood Baptist Church with burial following in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request memorials be made to Rosewood Baptist Church, 2901 Rosewood Drive, Columbia SC 29205. Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.

Published by The State on Nov. 19, 2013.
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We are expressing our deepest sympathy and letting the family of Belvin Kennedy know others share your sorrow. Willie T worked with Belvin at Thain's Auto on Taylor Street. He enjoyed the service and it warm his heart to meet and talk with the Kennedy Family. (John 14:1-6)

Willie T & Ingar Vining

November 27, 2013

My prayers are with you.

Phil Hucks

November 20, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.
Judy B Rabon

November 20, 2013

Leola and Family
My prayers are with you.
Reubin Hucks

November 20, 2013

Leola, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorry.

Diana Edwarads

November 20, 2013

May God bless and keep you all in his care; our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dan and Carol Kartanos

November 19, 2013

Diane, my deepest sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Johnny Hakim

November 19, 2013

Diane, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Jackie Brothers

November 19, 2013

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