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Billy Kennedy Obituary

50, of Burnsville, MN Passed Away Sat., Feb. 11th Preceded in death by father, Ray Kennedy & brother, Michael Kennedy. Survived by mother, Willa Kennedy (IL); longtime companion, Carla Ballard; daughters, Classi & Shacara Kennedy, Erica Whitaker; & sons, Torri Kennedy (IL), Charles Whitaker; sisters, Lavern (Donny), Jennifer, Jackie, Victoria (Timothy), Katrenia; brothers, Milbert, Bruce & Durry; grandchildren Shatoria, Billy Wayne II, Amareah, Tamya & Adesia & a host of nieces, nephews. Funeral Service, Mon. Feb. 25th, 11AM New Canaan Land Church, 5957 S Peoria St, Chicago, IL.

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Published by Pioneer Press on Feb. 18, 2012.

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Shatorria Kennedy

September 16, 2016

Hey grandpops I know it has been a while since I came here but I just want to let you know I'm a junior in high school now yeah I know what your thinking your baby girl is growing up I'm still your baby girl though I miss you so much sometimes I sit and wonder what would life be like if you were still here and when I think of the last thing you said to its makes me cry you said "Okay imam see you later Baby Girl I love you so much" and it hurts cause I can't hear your voice anymore I wish heaven had visiting hours I would be up there EVERYDAY but it's a security guard at my school that looks so much like you bald head and everything lol. But I will be back to talk to you later I love you granddad Billy.

Billy wayne kennedy 2nd

February 14, 2013

i love u grand dad.

Shatorria Kennedy

December 4, 2012

Grandad i really really miss u i am you resemblance your my heart and soul papa 4ever in a day

shatorria kennedy

July 9, 2012

grandaddy guess what im passing the 6th grade i kno u kno that but i still wanna let u kno and i miss u so much u is my heart and soul why me but i will see u again

June 3, 2012

Billy was like a father to me. He accepted me and my son like we was his daughter and grandson. I love & Miss Him dearly..

Love,
Tywanda Gray

Shatorria Kennedy

June 2, 2012

this is his granddaughter saying grandad i really miss you and the moment my mother told about your tragedy a tear fell from my eye why did it have to be your time everybody loved you and still do your my life and soul im your resemblance R.I.P grandaddy i will see you again one day this is your granddaughter Shatorria Kennedy hes gone now let him rest we will all see you again one day...............

Jennifer Monroe

March 15, 2012

My brother was truly loved by many and known by thousands. He his trade mark was his warm and welcoming smile. I will miss him more than anyone will ever know. He would always listen to you regardless and he would give his honest opinion, this is what made him so unique. I love and miss him more than you can magnify. GOD is good all of the time and I thank God for allowing me to have his son in my life for the time that I had him. I pray for his Mother (who God has carried and continue to make strong) , his children Torri,Charles, Erica, Classi and Shacara. I pray for his niece's and nephew's and most importantly his sister's and brother's that have had their personal moments and times with Bill bka "hacksaw"- I promise you I will miss him.

i called him when I got robbed and he was there before I could hang up the telephone. God I miss him. Your sister JENSEN

Jonique Suggs

March 1, 2012

I love and miss you so much uncle, words can't explain. You were/are my favorite uncle, and you was so strong (inside and out). I jus can't wait to see you smile again one day, because I know you in heaven waiting for us all to reunite again. GOD called you home.....I love you and I will look after your baby girls!!!!!

Katrenia Kennedy

February 28, 2012

MY, BROTHER. THAT IS WHAT I CALLED HIM WHENEVER I WOULD CALL HIS PHONE. I CAN CALL ON HIM DAY OR NIGHT & HE WAS COMING. MY BROTHER WAS WITH ME UP UNTIL THE GOOD LORD CALLED HIM HOME ON FEBRUARY 12,2012. MY BROTHER & I HAVE A SPECIAL BOND THAT WILL ALWAY'S BE THERE. I LOVE HIM & MISS HIM VERY MUCH... KEEP AN EYE ON ME AND, I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN ONE DAY. I KNOW YOUR IN HEAVEN MAKING EVERYONE SMILE FROM YOUR PRESENCE. MY BROTHER I KNOW YOUR UP THEIR FLIRTING WITH THE ANGEL'S LEAVE WHITNEY ALONE... I LOVE YOU FOREVER & A DAY. YOUR BABY SISTER TREN,TREN.. I LOVE YOU!!!!

Kimberly Taylor

February 20, 2012

May God bless and keep the Kennedy family and all that Billy held near and dear to his heart. I will miss him and thank him for the part he played in my life with his niece. He treated me with kindness and as a part of the family.

Michelle Moman

February 19, 2012

I just wanted to let you know my thoughts and my prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time. Nothing I can say will ease your pain but just wanted you to know I am thinking of you. Love to you and your family

DD and Darius Mister

February 19, 2012

Our deepest condolences to the family of Billy. He was a good person and a close and dear friend as well as family. May you find peace in the days and weeks to come, knowing you have this special angel watching over you always. May God be with you all.

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