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William Kennedy Obituary
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Will Kennedy, 79, native of Spartanburg, died Oct. 12. Will directed the Atlanta Association for International Education 1976-79 and had taught at Emory at Oxford 1949-51. After 1979 Will taught at Union Theological Seminary NYC until retiring to Black Mountain NC where he was active in local Democratic Party politics and became alderman then mayor. Before 1976 Will was on staff at the World Council of Churches. Survivors: wife Frances Harris Kennedy, children Katharine, Billy, Jane and Emily, 10 grandchildren. Service 3 pm Sat. Oct. 28 Black Mountain Presbyterian Church. Contact: [email protected]
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Howard and Margaret Montgomery
October 23, 2006
Frances: Our heart goes out to you and your family. As long-term friends of your family, as former neighbors, colleagues and fellow world travelers, we join with your many friends throughout the world in giving thanks for Will's life. We are grateful for his contributions to making this a better world. Our prayers are that God will sustain you and your family in this time of bereavement.
Robert Ramey
October 17, 2006
Dear Frances,
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Will had a significant influence on so many of us. It's difficult to describe the various ways he impacted us, but we are all grateful for a life well-lived. May the God of all comfort comfort you and your family at this critical time.
Grace and peace,
Bob Ramey
Genine Evans
October 17, 2006
Genine Andrews Evans, Martha and Ernest Andrews daughter, extends her sympathy to 'Aunt Pokey' in the departure of 'Uncle Will.' This is the names I called you when I was little, growing up, etc.
I remember always having a grand time being with you both. You both were with me when I joined church at Lakeside Presbyterian and you were with us when my brother, Courtney, fell in the creek with his first Easter suit on. I hope happy memories will lighten your heart Aunt Pokey making each passing day better. I know you still have wonderful stories to share with your grandchildren especially sharing memories about their wonderful loving grandfather. We rejoice in Victory over death and Uncle Will is so happy in God's heavenly kingdom. Don't you just know he has a lot of catching up to do with old friends that have gone before him. I know and Mom and Dad will be there to great him with a hug and smile! What a wonderful celebration! May your heart know peace and joy that each passing day brings in happy loving memories. My best to all your children and their families. Love and Prayers, Genine Andrews Evans, Kennesaw, Ga
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