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Wiliam Kennedy Obituary
Anderson
Dr. William Edwards Kennedy, 84, beloved husband of Maureen Bell Kennedy, went to be with the Lord December 7, 2013.
Born and raised in Ninety Six, he was a son of the late Dr. George L. and Elizabeth T. Kennedy. He was a graduate of Presbyterian College, and received his M.D. degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston. He served as a medical officer in the US Air Force for two years. He practiced diagnostic radiology at Anderson Memorial Hospital and at Anderson Radiology for 32 years before retiring. He previously was a member of numerous state and national medical organizations, and was a past president of the South Carolina Radiological Society.
In addition to his wife he is survived by four children, Anne Bumgardner and her husband Michael of Mt. Pleasant, Elizabeth 'Libby' Metcalf and her husband Mark of Duluth, GA, George Logan Kennedy and his wife Graciela of Greenville, and William 'Bill' E. Kennedy, Jr. and his wife Amy of Greenville; seven grandchildren, Meagan Metcalf O'Connell and husband Michael, Brett Metcalf, Katherine Metcalf, William E. Kennedy, III, Catherine Kennedy, Ellison Kennedy, and Samuel Kennedy; and one sister, Rebecca Kennedy McDaniel of Ninety Six. Predeceased were a sister and brother, Betty Anne Strother, and George Logan Kennedy.
A private family graveside service will be held at First Presbyterian Church, Ninety Six. Memorials may be to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Rd., Anderson, SC 29621; or Meals on Wheels, 105 S. Fant St., Anderson, SC 29621. Cremation Society of South Carolina
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Elaine Miller
December 14, 2013
So sorry to hear Dr Kennedy has passed away. He was a great Radiologist and we enjoyed working with him and shared a lot of laughs too. He will be missed. Our condolences and sympathy to the Kennedy family. Sincerely, Elaine & Tracy (Ragsdale)
Student in Class of '82
December 11, 2013
To the Kenndey Family,
I remember being a studrent in the riadiology dept. and meeting Dr. Kenndey . I was so afraid of him. I must say , his bark was worst
than his bite. He and I had a great working relationship. Thank you Dr. Kenndey for assisting radiology students.
Cathy Simpson
December 11, 2013
Your family are in our thoughts.&. prayers !!!i I worked for Dr. Kennedy for years. He taught me so much! All that wked for him loved him so . He was the smartest radiologist I. I've ever known .
He will be greatly missed!!!
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