Wesley E. Kennedy

Wesley Eugene Kennedy went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 25, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was 95.
Born in Columbus, New Jersey, Wes was a longtime area resident, the son of the late Eugene and Edith (Spotts) Kennedy. He graduated from Bordentown High School and went on to serve his country in the Navy during WWII.
After his military service, Wes started work delivering milk, he had many other occupations and retired as an interior window treatment designer.
Wes was very involved in the First Presbyterian Church of Mount Holly- held many positions in the church including participation with Monmouth Presbytery. Wes was active in the local mission outreach; he was a key member in providing local affordable housing for the Homes of Hope organization and joined other church members in many mission trips. Most recently he was a member of the Jacksonville Presbyterian Church. He was an active member in his local community. Outside of the church he was involved in local politics and instrumental in developing local parks in Eastampton.
He enjoyed sports, gardening, bike riding and most of all spending time with his family. If you know Wes Kennedy, it is no secret that he loved Baptist Pond ( The ISLAND) New Hampshire that many can attest to.
Wes is survived by his wife of over 73 years, Bertha (nee: Bauma), the grandfather of the late Shaun Kennedy, he is survived by four children: David Kennedy (Nora), Patricia Alibrando( Joe), Daniel Kennedy(Marla), and Karen Corkery; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. His brother, Vernon Kennedy of Preble, New York and predeceased by his brother Donald Kennedy and his late sister-in-laws Betterae Kennedy and Ellon June Kennedy.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday at 11:30 am First Presbyterian Church, 125 Garden St., Mount Holly. Relatives and Friends may visit with the family on Saturday morning from 10am – 11am at the Church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Christian Caring Center 378 Lakehurst Rd Browns Mills, N.J. 08015