James retired from Arizona Chem. He enjoyed fishing and being with family.
James is survived by his wife, Joyce M. Kennedy; son David Kennedy; daughter Shanda Butler; brother Rick Kennedy; and seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
James was preceded in death by; son Michael Kennedy; mother Jessie Lee and father Cheatham Kennedy; sister Norma Woodberry and sister Glenda Wood.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.BayviewFisher-PouChapel.com for the Kennedy family.