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James Kennett Obituary
Jim was born March 12, 1933 in Madisonville, Kentucky, to the late James Edward Kennett and Mary Catherine Stum Kennett.
Jim graduated from Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He worked in the textile industry for over 30 years as a sales representative. He was a member of Grace Covenant Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. He was pre deceased by a brother, Warren T. Kennett.
Mr. Kennett is survived by his wife of 54 years, Sandra Barnes Kennett, daughters, Catherine "Meg" Kennett Davis (Steven) of Abbeville, SC and Elizabeth Kennett Brown (Gregory) of Concord, NC, a son, Robert "Bob" Donnell of Charlotte, NC, granddaughters, Kendyl Elizabeth Brown and Madelyn Grace Brown, a sister-in-law, Barbara Snarr Kennett and nephews, Warren and Edward Kennett.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday, July 1 at James Funeral Home of Huntersville. A graveside service will be held in Oddfellows Cemetery, Madisonville, KY, at a later date. Memorials can be made to Grace Covenant Church, 17301 Statesville Road, Cornelius, NC 28031, Hospice and Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 1420 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204 and to Levine and Dickson Hospice House 11900 Vanstory Drive, Huntersville, NC 28078. Online condolences may be made at www.jamesfuneralhomelkn.com.
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April Carpenter
July 6, 2016
Mr. Kennett was such a sweet man and our prayers are with you and your family during this time and in the future.
Sunset Beach 1982
Karl Heissner
June 30, 2016
We met Jim and his family during a beach vacation at Sunset Beach in 1982 and spent the happiest 2 weeks of each year there in their company for the next 15 years. We became close friends and came to appreciate Jim as a Christian Southern Gentleman of the first order. We shall truly miss him! Our hearts go out to your entire family as we share in mourning his loss.
Michael and Sharon Ellis
June 30, 2016
...Jim will truly be missed. He was a long time neighbor and friend. We were blessed and honored to know such a fine man. Sandy, we love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers, as well as your family.
Beverly Pearson
June 29, 2016
Sandy and Family, Jim was a great man and loved by many. He will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Rick & Melissa Davis
June 29, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Tom LeCarpentier
June 29, 2016
So very sorry for your loss, Jim was a wonderful man, we loved him. Sincerely, Tom and Mary Ann LeCarpentier
Billie J
June 29, 2016
May the God of all comforts bring you peace and hope during this difficult time.(1Cor.1:3,4)
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