Hayes Junior, a memory of you and me shooting baskets at the old club in Morningside at Christmastime popped into my mind this morning. I googled your name to see if anything came up and found the memorials to your father. I greatly enjoyed looking at all of the pictures posted of your family. I remember your parents very well, and being over at your house quite a bit in my early days in Florida in the 60s. Your dad was a wonderful man! Your whole family was so close and loving, and you guys did the neatest things together. I was privileged to be invited to some of those activities with your family, such as trips to the north end of Clearwater Beach to hunt for shells, etc., Phillipe Park to see an archaeological dig in progress, a Boy Scout meeting with you, and many more. Your family was the family I think we all wished we had. I'm sure there are many others who have similar memories.  Wishing you and all of your family a all the best in 2021.

Rick Woodhouse
Morningside 1966-71

These photos are a testament to a wonderful life!  I enjoyed seeing them.   We lived across the street from Hayes and Susan in Birmingham in the 1960's.  Those were great times too!  It amazes me that they exchanged Christmas cards with Mom and Dad for over 40 years!  

--  Sam Hart, Jr.

I have known Hayes for many years as I am a Native of Pinellas County. I also
worked in the law office of his brother Guy for the last years of his practice. It was always a delight to speak with Hayes as he had so many interesting subjects to talk about. He will be missed.

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Kennedy about 3 years ago. He was attending the Indian Rocks Historical Museum luncheon. He was a delight to talk to. He sat with my husband,3 generations Largo and they talked and talked. I know his family will miss him dearly. Sincere sympathy,  Betty and Hank Johnson

Hayes and I became freinds 1947 when he was a freshman and I was a senior in the Phi Gamma Delta chapter at Florida.  
We did not see each other much, but enjoyed every time we did. 
Joe Gamble

 I have only had the pleasure of knowing Hayes for the past few years, but they have been some of the most enjoyable years of my FIJI life. Hayes and the other members of the Tampa Bay graduate chapter made this Buckeye FIJI feel as though I had been a member of the group for many years. Hayes was a most honorable man and a great American. May the love of family and friends sustain his loving family now and in the future.

I first met Mr. Hayes Kennedy at the FIJI house in Gainesville almost 40 years ago.
In those days, when I was home from UF in Largo, I would drop by the old Clearwater Mall where his office was and he always had time to come out and say hi to a Pinellas FIJI.
The Pinellas Mojo with the Phi Gams has always been genuine, and I think it all started with Hayes. Then Mike K, Wily, Jim Mo, Jim A, and all the others.
I looked forward to seeing him always at Pig Dinner, and just marveled at his story-telling. He was always such a great and understanding listener also.
Last year when we were down in Florida for a beach getaway, Hayes was nice enough to ride along with my son (another FIJI) and I out at the Largo Pinecrest golf course where he lived.

It was a memorable day in the sunshine.
I don't think we paid for 3 golfers, but when we got up to each green, Hayes would drop a ball he brought from the Masters or the US Open or somewhere, sink a bonus putt, and just laugh that laugh.
And his stories had us spellbound all day.
Allow me say what a life well-lived, what an impression he and his family have had on me, and what an example for all of us.

Mike and Robby Shea in Indiana

Hayes was a lovely man. I shall treasure memories of his and Susan's kindnesses to me. May Hayes' wife Susan, and his children Mike, Hayes, Jr. and Jenny feel peace knowing that their husband and father had the ultimate joy of a beautiful family and a life well-lived.      Barbara

OBITUARY

Hayes L Kennedy

14 July, 1929 – 14 May, 2016

Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park & Funeral Home

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