Charles William "Mickey" Kennedy

Charles William Kennedy, "Mickey", 86, passed away on December 3, 2025. Services will be Friday, December 12, 2025 beginning with visitation at 11 am and funeral service to follow at 1 pm at Stoner Memorial AME Zion Church, 1127 W. Oak Street. Interment will be in Highland Memory Gardens, Mt. Washington, KY.

Charles was born on October 17, 1939.He was the third child born out of eight to William Edward Kennedy, Sr and Macie Smith Kennedy, both who preceded him in death. His older brother Edward Kennedy, Jr. and younger sister, Macie Nanette Becker also preceded him in death. Mickey loved the Lord and accepted Christ at a young age. He also loved his church Stoner Memorial AME Zion. He was a member of the Brotherhood Chorus, Church Choir, Sunday School, Finance Committee, and was Preacher Steward for two Pastors throughout his time at Stoner. He served faithfully until his health wouldn't allow him to do so.

Mickey was educated in the Jefferson County Public School system. He graduated from Central High School in 1957. He served in the United States Army as a Military Policeman. He was affectionately known to some as Lt. Flap, which was a character in the Beetle Bailey comic strip. (If you know, you know) Lol. There were several attributes to his character that made him who he was. He was a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, mentor and friend. He enjoyed several hobbies. Motorcycle riding, photography, fitness, upholstery and his favorite bowling. He loved his family dearly; he gave soulful handshakes and gave the best hugs. If you ever received one you know what I mean.

He will be sorely missed by all those who knew and loved him. His wife, Dorothy, son Roderick "Waynie" (Daphne) Jones, daughter Andra "Neecie" Carroll, sister Lula Howard (William), brother Kenneth Kennedy (Elsie), sister Kathryn Wallace, sister Margie Wilson (William), sister Eva Green (Jim), granddaughters, Alyssia Jones and Ashley Jones, grandsons, Tyler Carroll (Brittany) and Julian Carroll. And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.