James Stuart Kennedy

James “Jim” Stuart Kennedy was born on May 22, 1939 in Richlands, Virginia. On October 17, 2018, Jim joined his Lord and Savior at the age of 79. He is pre-deceased by his father, Henry Stuart Kennedy and mother, Lola Virginia Jessee. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Tammy Gambrell Kennedy and son Jeremy Alexander Kennedy of Williamsburg, Virginia; son James S. Kennedy, Jr. (Paula) and their adult children Rachel and Stuart of Abingdon, Maryland; sister, Virginia (Jenny) Kennedy Kimbel of Richlands, Virginia; and countless extended family and friends. Jim grew up in the coal mining camps of Jewel Ridge, Virginia, near Richlands. Jim graduated from Richlands High School and enlisted in the Army. During his 9 years of service, Jim served in Alaska, Germany and in Vietnam for two tours. He received the following awards and decorations: Good Conduct Medal, Combat Infantryman’s Badge, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Commendation Medal. After an honorable discharge from the Army, Jim worked as a civil servant at the Naval Weapons Station until he retired. Jim spent more than 12 of his retirement years as a loved school bus driver with Williamsburg James City County Transportation. Jim was an active member of the Williamsburg Christian Church for over 30 years. Jim loved to spend time on the beach with his family and friends. In addition, you could always find him watching “his” teams, the LA Dodgers, the Washington Redskins and Virginia Tech football. A Celebration of Life will be held for Jim at the Williamsburg Christian Church, 200 John Tyler Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at 2 pm with services to follow at 3 pm. Jim was very proud of his sister-in-law for donating a kidney to a close friend, changing her life. In lieu of flowers we recommend a donation to Donate Life America. Information can be found on their website - https://www.donatelife.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Contribution-Form.pdf