Phillip Wayne Kennedy

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Holman-Headland Mortuary Chapel

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Headland, Alabama

Phillip Kennedy Obituary

Phillip Wayne Kennedy of County Road 73 in Midland City died Monday night, Sept. 17, 2007, at his home. He was 78.

Funeral services will be Thursday in the Sylvan Grove United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. with Dr. Jerry M. Dooling and the Rev. Gillis Crenshaw Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today in the sanctuary of Sylvan Grove United Methodist Church.

Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Sylvan Grove United Methodist Church, c/o Geraldine Henderson, 336 County Road 531, Midland City, AL 36350 or to the ALS Association, National Office, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 150, Calabasas Hills, CA 91301-5104.

Mr. Kennedy was born and reared in the Sylvan Grove community of Dale County, son of the late F. J. Kennedy and Clyde Corbin Kennedy. He was a 1947 graduate of Midland City High School. Mr. Kennedy served his country during the Korean Conflict in the U.S. Navy. He formerly lived in Birmingham, Plano, Texas, and Dothan before returning to the family home place in the Sylvan Grove community in 1996. Mr. Kennedy was retired as regional service manager for the Carrier Air Conditioning Company in Plano. He was an active member of the Sylvan Grove United Methodist Church and was a former member of the Pythagoras Masonic Lodge in Dothan. Mr. Kennedy was a lifetime member of the B.P.O.E. Lodge No. 1887 in Dothan and was a past member of the A.S.H.R.A.Y., a national organization of air conditioning companies.

He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Wayne Kennedy; son-in-law, David Chris Lurie; a granddaughter, Grace Angel Lurie; brother-in-law, Victor A. Gironda.

Surviving relatives include his wife Frances Hudspeth Kennedy of Midland City; a daughter, Karen Kennedy Britton and husband Michael Britton of Midland City; a sister, June Kennedy Gironda of Chiefland, Fla.; six grandchildren, Kylie Morgan and husband L. C. Morgan, Christopher Lurie, William Lurie and wife Natalie Lurie, Arian Britton, Jadon Britton and Jerrah Britton; several cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends.

Serving as active pallbearers will be Wyndle Enfinger, Jody Enfinger, Lewie (Sonny) Taylor, Christopher Lurie, William Lurie and Michael Miller. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be members of the Happy Campers R.V. Club.

Holman-Headland Mortuary, (334) 693-3371, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.

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Published by Dothan Eagle on Sep. 19, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Phillip Kennedy

8 Entries

Ealey & Shirley Brackin

September 20, 2007

Frances,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Chasity Enfinger {Thompson}

September 20, 2007

To Mrs. Frances I just wanted to send my deepest condolence to you and the family i sure wish that i could have been there for you, I want you to all know that Mr. Phillip was truly a wonderful man. He will be greatly missed, now that i am all grown up i think back to all the sundays in church when say here you go would like a peppermint this morning and be sure that he never missed giving anyone the oppurtunity to have the offering plate. He will be truely be missed and Stay strong Mrs. Frances I love you dearly. If there is anything that you may need just be sure to let some of us know.

Lisa Warren and Family

September 20, 2007

My deepest sympathy in the loss of Phillip. I always enjoyed getting to spend time with the both of you at our family reunions. We sure will miss his warm smile and personality. May God comfort you, as He only knows how, during this time of loss for you. We love you and are praying for you.

Donnie Corbin

September 19, 2007

Phillip and Francis -- an inseparable couple.

Go prepare a place, cousin. Tell Papa and Granny Kennedy we too will soon be there. That rocky knoll behind Papa's storehouse, I'm sure it will never be moved. The old cane mill that crunched and groaned on tuther side has long since been gone.

Such is life. Somethings are forever. Somethings again will be never. We share all the good, bad, and ugly, and cling only to the good. We prosper from having experienced it all. God is good. We give Him honor, praise and glory for all things that glorify His name.

Go in peace, walk with Jesus. He is the Alpha and the Omega -- the beginning and the end. This is the end of this life, but the beginning of the new life. Eternity is a long, long time -- an infinite period. The old life we will see never again. The new life will never end. Amen, and amen.

Martha Ballard

September 19, 2007

Mary Frances, my deepest sympathy. You and your family are in my prayers.

Greg Welch

September 19, 2007

Thinking of you all at this time and may God Bless you!
GREG WELCH (SONY)

Elizabeth See

September 19, 2007

Frances, This is from Aunt Mary's family: We were so fortunate to have had Phillip be a part of our family--such a kind and gentle man. I can only imagine the reunion going on in heaven right now. May God bless and keep you.

Bobby Mathis

September 19, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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