MANNING – K. Alvin Kennedy, 57, died Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at his residence in Manning.
Born August 12, 1952, in Manning, he was the son of L. Kenneth Kennedy and the late Lois Corbett Kennedy. He worked for Moore Oil Company in Manning, and Suburban Propane in Sumter, was in the South Carolina National Guard, and a member of Mount Vernon United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his father of Kingstree; two daughters, Kimberly Kennedy of Florence, and Jessica Kennedy of Manning; a son, Joseph Kennedy of Manning; a sister, Fay Benton and special brother-in-law Terry of New Zion; a brother, Dale Kennedy and his wife Tammy of Memphis, TN; special sister-in-law, Marilyn K. Bowling of Kingstree; and a very special friend, Irene W. Hardy of Turbeville.
He was predeceased by his twin brother, Allen Kennedy.
A graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2010, in New Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Murray Gibbons officiating, followed by a visitation in the church fellowship hall.
Pallbearers were Johnny Corbett, Chris Kennedy, Jason Benton, Trey Brown, Lin Rainey and Greg Kennedy.
Memorials may be made to New Zion United Methodist Church, 6905 Salem Road, New Zion, SC 29111, or to a charity of one’s choice.
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CONDOLENCES
I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ALVIN. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU....IRENE MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU
From: SUSIE EVANS
My prayers and thoughts go out to the family. May the memories of Alvin help you through this time of pain and heartache.
Jean (Baker) Crider
From: Jean (Baker) Crider
I heard about the loss of Alvin when I got in to work today. He was always so pleasant and had really funny stories to share every time I saw him. Every time I saw him and daddy together, I always thought they looked so much alike, so now I will think of Alvin every time I see daddy. Irene, you have been very special to Alvin and to our family. You took such good care of him when he needed you. Thank you for all you did, and you'll always be a "cousin", even if we just run into each other at Walmart! My love and prayers are with each of you. If you all need anything from Sumter, I will be glad to get it to you. I am only a phone call away!
From: Kathryn Kennedy
Kim, Jessica, and Joseph,
I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Please let me know if there is anything you need. You are all in my prayers.
Love,
Cindy Hemingway
From: Cindy Hemingway
Joe, Kayla, & family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss.
Love,
Tiffany Barrett Whitaker & family
From: Tiffany Barrett Whitaker
Was so sorry to hear about your loss. Went to school with Alvin and Allen and rode the bus with them all through school.. One was actually our bus driver. I remember them both as special friends and classmates.. Two of the sweetest guys I've ever known. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
From: Sabra Hanniford Kelly
I AM SORRY TO HEAR OF ALVIN PASSING. WE WORKED TOGETHER PULLING GAS,AND WITH HIM IF YOU WERE HAVING A BAD DAY HE WOULD ALWAYS GET YOU LAUGHING AND FEEL BETTER. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY. ALVIN WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
From: ASHLEY BOATWRIGHT
Sorry to hear about Alvin, went to school with him and Allen. My prayers are with the family.
