French Lee Kennedy, 87, died Wednesday February 8, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in the chapel of McLaurin Funeral Home with Dr. Steve Roy officiating. A veteran of the US Army and a POW during the Korean War, Mr. Kennedy is survived by his wife; Joyce A. Kennedy, sons; Shawn Kennedy and his wife Susan of Garner, Craig Kennedy of Garner, grandchildren; Brandon Kennedy of Roanoke Rapids and Blake Kennedy of Clayton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s NC, 1305 Navaho Dr., Raleigh, NC 27609. Online condolences may be made to the Kennedy family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com. Arrangements are with McLaurin Funeral Home, Clayton.