KENNEDY
Roland Shelfer Kennedy, age 90, died on February 8, 2019. He was one of four children of the late Clarence R. Kennedy and Hilda Weatherly Kennedy. He is survived by his siblings, Margaret Kaiser, Raymond Kennedy (Shirley) of Havana, FL and Kay Hill (Douglas) of Marietta, GA. He is also survived by his two daughters of whom he was extremely proud, Kathryn Kennedy (Robert Lewinson) of Atlanta, GA and Carole Kennedy of Fairfax, VA; his outstanding grandchildren, Jaime Heaps (William) of Larkspur, CA, Carlin Lewinson of Boston, MA and Charlie Dolton of Studio City, CA; two exceptional great-grandchildren, Josie and Will Heaps; nieces, Kym Kennedy and Karen Lee (Jeff); and nephews, Christopher Kennedy (Tara) and Gregory Kaiser.
Roland was a native of Jacksonville, and graduated from Andrew Jackson High School in 1946. He began employment at the Barnett Bank the day after graduation and retired 47 years later as President of Barnett Bank of Pinellas County in St. Petersburg. Prior to transferring to St. Petersburg, he served as the President of the Barnett Bank of Jacksonville.
The bank provided many opportunities for professional education, including The School of Banking of the South at Louisiana State University and the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University.
He was active in fraternal organizations, being honored with the 33rd Degree of Scottish Rite Masons and was Potentate of The Morocco Shrine Center. He served 10 years on the Board of Directors of the Shriners Hospital for Children in Tampa. He enjoyed being a member of Court 90, Royal Order of Jesters.
Over the years, he was active in civic and community affairs, being appointed to the Jacksonville Community Relations Commission and the Downtown Development Authority. He also served on the Board of the Metropolitan YMCA, Jacksonville Blood Bank, Jacksonville Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Board of the Cathedral Foundation.
He volunteered for many years, reading to the blind over the Radio Reading Service at WJCT and assisting patients as a longtime volunteer at The Mayo Clinic.
He loved THE LORD, his family, his many friends and especially his "Beautiful Greek Princess", Irene Kelly.
He was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, a Eucharistic Minister and Eucharistic Visitor. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Episcopal Church, 400 San Juan Avenue, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL on Thursday, February 28th at 1:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, offerings will be appreciated to Christ Episcopal Church or alternatively to Community Hospice and Palliative Care in Jacksonville.
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Published by Florida Times-Union from Feb. 20 to Feb. 24, 2019.

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Elizabeth Parrish

May 27, 2019

A wonderful man! Blessed to have known him!

Penny Ponsell

March 24, 2019

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

Fabulous Fab Fab

March 6, 2019

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

Dottie Presley GROSS

February 20, 2019

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.

Shelia Rowell

February 19, 2019

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.....

February 17, 2019

A Grand Mentor and Friend
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Mary Pope

February 14, 2019

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.

RONNIE Soniat

February 13, 2019

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

Lee & Dianne Turner

February 13, 2019

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
his head in and asked, "Any openings for president today?" We were so lucky to know
and enjoy the friendship of this wonderfully unique man -- Roland Kennedy. Our prayers are
with his family. -- Lee & Dianne Turner

Bobbie Brown

February 12, 2019

A wonderful human being who gave his wit, intelligence, and compassion to others. I volunteered with him at Mayo and watched him extend himself to all who came in with the same warmness and exuberance
regardless of station in life. I believe that he knew everyone. He will be missed in this life, but heaven will have a very special person with a plethora of fresh funny jokes and stories. I extend my sympathy to his family.

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