Jeffery Dean Kennedy

Jeffery Dean Kennedy, 63, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away May 2, 2024. He was born on November 6, 1960 in Marion, Indiana. He was the son of Lowell Kennedy and Wanda (Duckett) Hill. Jeff is survived by Pamela (Fortner) Kennedy, who he married on June 27, 1981. Jeff retired from Haynes International after 42 years of employment. For many years Jeff enjoyed bowling in the Haynes League at Don Lowry Lanes/Heritage Lanes. He enjoyed the outdoors during the summers. He liked working on sudoku and crossword puzzles in his leisure time. He occasionally shot pool and went fishing. However, the majority of his time was spent working and providing for his family. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Pamela Kennedy; children, Brooke Kennedy, Kevin Kennedy, (Daughter in Law) Lauren Kennedy, granddaughter Malia Kennedy, (Bonus Son) Telmon Nix III, (Bonus Grandsons) Jeremiah Nix and Malachi Shelley, his mother Wanda Hill, his older brother Reggie Kennedy, his younger sister Rita Brown, (Brother in Law) Billy Brown, and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. From Pamela's side, (Brother & Sister in Laws) Cathy Hill, Patti and John Spagnolo, Russ and Cody Fortner, Chris Sands and Mark Tarjan, and many more nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles and of course many friends and coworkers over the years. He is preceded in death by his father Lowell Kennedy, older brother Terry Kennedy, (Sister in Law) Norma Kennedy, (Sister in Law) Kimmie Kennedy, (Pam's parents) Robert and Laura Fortner, along with grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. In honoring Jeff's wishes, all services will remain private. A celebration of life will be planned at the end of June. Details to come at a later date. Share a memory with the family at www.sunsetmemorygarden.com.