Leon Sylvester Kennedy died Thursday, November 29, 2018.He was 81.A native of Prentiss County, MS, he was the son of the late Chester Kennedy and Lucille Aldridge Kennedy.He was a graduate of the University of Arkansas and a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean Conflict.He was a former resident of Conran, MO and had been a resident of Vicksburg since 1975.He was a farmer and retired from Burkes Hunting Club.He was also a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
He is survived by eight children:Perry Kennedy, Dewayne Kennedy, Todd Kennedy, Dan Kennedy (Shana), Pam Mitchell (Greg), Denise Strobel (Darin), Lisa Ainsworth (Mike), and Dena Williams (Scott); two sisters, Joyce Gammons and Mildred Jean Atterbery,; and a brother, Chester Kennedy.
He also leaves 18 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Kennedy was preceded in death by his wife, June Kennedy, a great-grandson, Jaxon Kennedy, a daughter-in-law, Linda Kennedy, two brothers, R.H. Kennedy and Stan Kennedy; and two sisters, Linda Woods and Lera Harrington.
A memorial service will be held at2 PM Monday, December 3, 2018 at Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. J. Wayne Moore of Osceola, AR officiating.Visitation will be from noon until the hour of the service.