Dr. Lawrence T. Kennedy Jr.

Dr. Lawrence T. Kennedy, Jr. age 84, of Knoxville, went to be with the Lord, Friday, March 11, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Dr. Kennedy proudly served his country, as Captain in the United States Air Force. He was a graduate of the University Of Tennessee Memphis School Of Dentistry. During his forty plus years as a Dentist, Dr. Kennedy made such contributions as Founding Member of the International Gnathalogical Society; was a member on the National Board of Dentistry; and was one of the first five Dentists certified in both United States and Canada. He also served on all National, State, and Local Dental Organizations. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Lawrence T. Kennedy, Sr. and Johnnie LaRue Kennedy; sons, Michael and Lawrence (Nick) Kennedy III; brother, Dewey Owens; and beloved brother-in-law, Jerry Bohanan. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of fourteen years, Marilyn Kennedy; children: Neill Kennedy and wife, Patricia; Phillip Kennedy; Jennie Kennedy Tate and husband, Al; Del Scruggs and wife, Marte; Luann Duren and husband, Jon; Jennifer Switzer and husband, Bryan; grandchildren: Caitlyn and Zachary Tate; Vade and Bryson Scruggs; Madison, Alden, and Emilee Duren; Ben and Luke Switzer; sister, Jane Bohanan; and several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Monday, March 14, 2016 from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM in the chapel of Berry Funeral Home with the memorial service to follow at 7:00 PM, Rev. Clarence Gresham and Rev. A. D. Baxter officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Alzheimers Tennessee, 5801 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919. Arrangements by Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com,