James A. Kennedy

July 13, 2010

James A. Kennedy age 68 of Cantonment, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2010 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Felisa Kennedy; father, Ollie ‘Pop’ Kennedy; and mother, Lillie Mae Kennedy.

James was born in Molino, Florida on December 21, 1941.

He married his one true love, Felisa on December 19, 1963 in Madrid Spain. Then he and Felisa had the first of two amazing children, Matt (Matthew) on February 26, 1966. James was in the Air Force, so when they moved back to the states, they had their second child, a beautiful daughter, Rosa, on September 3, 1967. James joined the Air Force in 1959 and served as an Air Force police officer and other duties for 23 years. After retirement, he decided to become a butcher and worked at Winn Dixie in Cantonment for 10 years where he was well known and loved by all who crossed his path. He also was very active in the Knights of Columbus and did volunteer work at St. Jude Catholic Church.

Survivors include his son, Alvin ‘Matt’ Kennedy and his wife, Sandie of Milton; daughter, Rosa Wilson & Todd of Cantonment; his two cherished grandchildren, Brittany, 9 and Seth, 5; brothers and sisters, Ollie Mae Freisinger & husband, Charles of Molino, Betty F. Wooten & husband Edward N. of Alba, TX, Arnold ‘Dink’ Kennedy & wife, Cindy of Molino, Clarence ‘Jake’ Kennedy & wife Shannon of Cantonment, Alice Kennedy of Pensacola, Robert Kennedy & Pat of Molino, Charolette Sea­ , man & husband, Mark of Pensacola; numerous nieces and nephews in the states and Madrid, Spain; special friends, Jose, Dina and Donte Navarro of Pace.

On Tuesday, July 13, 2010, the family will gather at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home, Cantonment from 4:00-5:00 p.m. A rosary ceremony will take place from 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. for all who would like to attend. Family will receive friends from 5:45 until 8:00 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at St. Jude Catholic Church. Interment will follow at St. Elizabeth Cemetery.

A reception will follow at St. Elizabeth Parish Hall.

Serving as pallbearers will be members of the Knights of Columbus.

Faith Chapel North Funeral Home, 1000 Hwy 29, Cantonment is in charge of arrangements.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries