Kennedy, John Wesley (Athens)

  • Thursday, May 26, 2022
John Wesley Kennedy, 57, of Athens, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2022. John was born on Nov. 4, 1964 to the late Charles W. Kennedy and Rinda Kennedy Lowery in Athens. He was of the Baptist faith, and he enjoyed camping and fishing. John retired after his career in the food service industry.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his life partner, Glenn Scofield; and his step-father, Regan Lowery.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his brother, Mike Kennedy; sister, Teresa Davis; three nephews, Michael Hall, Charlie Shell and Kevin Kennedy; three great-nieces; his pet, Jasmine Kennedy; along with a host of extended family and friends.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 25 at 11 a.m. at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Athens, with Reverend Guinn Green officiating.

Share a personal memory of John or your condolences with his family at his online memorial at www.companionfunerals.com. 

Companion Funeral Home of Athens and the Cody family are honored to assist the family with these arrangements.
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