Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Richard Kenan Obituary
March 10, 1940 - December 31, 2020
Chapin, South Carolina - Richard Kenan of Chapin, SC, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2020. He graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1962. He joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Norfolk, VA.
He earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of South Carolina in 1969 and moved to Newberry, SC where he began his 50-year career in the practice of law. His legal pursuits included serving as Public Defender and teaching business law at Newberry College. He also served the Newberry district as a State House of Representatives member.
Richard was active in Lake Murray Presbyterian Church and the Chapin Rotary Club where he was a Paul Harris Fellow. He was an avid sportsman and fitness enthusiast. He relished his time on Lake Murray and at Sugar Mountain with family and friends.
Richard took great interest and pride in the endeavors of his children and grandchildren. As a result, he cheered enthusiastically for his progeny in soccer, football, softball, and tennis. He also rooted loudly for his Tar Heels, Gamecocks, and Tennessee Volunteer football.
Richard is survived by his wife June and sons Laine (Melinda) of Atlanta, GA and Kemper (Anna) of Greenville, SC; his stepson Dixon Brooks (Mary) of Lexington, SC; his brother Bill (Ometa) of Asheboro, NC and their daughters Kim & Kelley; and his grandchildren Alex & Claire Kenan, Will & Anna Catherine Kenan, and Spencer & Paxton Brooks.
For an opportunity to honor and remember Richard, the family suggests that friends visit Whitaker Funeral Home in Chapin between the hours of 2:00 and 6:00 PM on Thursday, January 7 and Whitaker Funeral Home in Newberry between the hours of 2:00 and 6:00 PM on Friday, Friday, January 8.
The family has scheduled a private service.
Memorials in Richard's honor can be made to The Rotary Foundation or the Brain Aneurysm Foundation.
Whitaker Funeral Home, Inc is assisting the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Richard Kenan
4 Entries
Richard Whiteside
March 28, 2025
To the family of Richard Kenan
Unfortunately I was not aware that my cousin Richard had passed away some time ago. I was named after him. Richard was always a class person. When I was a very small kid he rode me on the handlebars of his bicycle all overShamrock road and gave me the thrill of my life going down the huge hill at the end of the road on those handlebars. He was a good man who accomplished a lot in his life. I wish all of his loved ones all good things
Richard
JEFFREY P EMMERLING
January 7, 2021
Richard was such a great guy, always upbeat and fun to be around. I will always remember him.
Sandy Morgan
January 6, 2021
Richard was such a sweet man. Always stopped to talk and catch up. He will be missed. My sympathies.
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results
Make a Donation
in Richard Kenan's name
Memorial Events
for Richard Kenan
Jan
8
How to support Richard's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Richard Kenan's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
