May God bless you and your...
We love you Radio. Your memory will be long lived❤
Janie Stanley
August 16, 2025 | Orange, TX | Friend
Age 73
James "Radio" Kennedy was the mentally disabled man who inspired the 2003 hit movie "Radio." For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
We love you Radio. Your memory will be long lived❤
Janie Stanley
August 16, 2025 | Orange, TX | Friend
I wish I could have met him in person. I have always admired him and how well the movie portrayed his illness. Hopefully it inspired any people and continues to inspire and educate the world of the awareness of this illness..He is and always will be forever in many hearts remembered.
Brenda Parnell
January 14, 2024 | Grovespring, MO | Acquaintance
TL Hanna HS
Basketball game
I was very fortunate to meet Coach Jones along with Radio and his brother. My niece and her girls came with and live just a few hours away in Prosperity. I will forever remember them all for the kindness they showed to complete strangers at the high school game we attended. It was a privilege and an honor to see such diversity and in a southern state such as South Carolina. It was obvious to all of us that Coach Jones wasn’t acting at all when it came to southern hospitality! His devotion to...
Theresa Gargano
August 31, 2021 | San Diego, CA | Friend
If art truly imitates life ( as reflected in the movie "radio") the world has lost a truly inspirational man and a kind, loving and gentle soul. My sincerest condolences to Mr. Kennedy's family and friends.
This world is a better place because Mr. Kennedy was a part of it.
Scott Thompson
December 07, 2020 | Laingsburg, MI
Rip radio u have been an inspiration to the world and and insirartion to me mat you rest in heaven with your mom
Leeann Costlow
February 27, 2020 | Ashville, OH | Significant_other
I enjoyed the movie, RADIO. I found comfort in seeing Mr. Kennedy enjoy a full life with the help of a caring coach and a compassionate community. May all find comfort in the promise our heavenly Father makes to provide peace, happiness, and perfect health for all who love Him. My heartfelt condolences to all who were moved by James Kennedy's story.
February 03, 2020
I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family and friends of James, I'm sorry for your loss. His story was very inspirational. May you find comfort and strength in God during this time of sorrow.
January 18, 2020
My prayers and condolences are with the family at this trying time. May God bring you much needed comfort . Ps 35:18,19
January 15, 2020
James was a special and pure person. If our country had more people with his kindness and honesty it would be a better to live. I will pray for all his friends and family members. God will bless Radio because of his beautiful nature and kind heart. Pastor Ken Froberg Chesapeake Va
Kenneth Froberg
January 15, 2020 | Chesapeake, VA | Friend