Roland Shelfer Kennedy

A wonderful man! Blessed to have known him!

Kathy and Carole, we are so sorry to hear about your Dad. We have fond memories of times spent with you and your Dad. Love, Penny and Julie Ponsell

Please accept my heart felt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort strengthen you at this time of sadness. May God promises for the future bring you peace. Hosea 13:14

I worked with Roland between 1959 and 1965 and he was the most wonderful, generous, fair, and respectful man I have ever met. He send a card when my father died in 2005 and it meant so much to me. When I think of him, I always think of how he would put reminders on his tie, so he wouldn't forget. He spelled like the word sounded. He cared for people and I know we all respected him for that.

I worked at the Barnett downtown office back in the 80's and 90's. Roland was an ICON...he always had a smile on his face and he genuinely care about people!! I used to watch for him to come through the bank lobby because it meant that something good was about to happen or to tell a joke! The most important thing was he always spoke. He was a Super human being! Loved him... there will never be another Roland Kennedy! Rest In Peace my friend.....

A Grand Mentor and Friend
Hickory Fant

Prayers for the entire Kennedy family. When I think back on my Barnett days, I remember Mr. Kennedy fondly-he knew my name and would ask about my son. He one reason I will always bleed green. Thank you Mr. Kennedy for your kindness, caring and leadership.

How I enjoyed his visits to the bank. He will be missed. Prayers to his family

It has been our delight to enjoy the friendship of Roland Kennedy since the late 40s or early 50s.
This man with the amazingly precise speaking style and funny stories and caring words was
my (Lee)Sunday School teacher at Main St. Baptist here. He reached out to make everybody around
him feel important. Years ago, when I was visiting him when he was vice president of, then,
Barnett Bank, we were walking down the hall and passed the Office of President. He stuck