Wayne Kennedy was born January 26, 1949 in Ramer, TN the son of Merle Baker and the late Pete Kennedy.
He was united in marriage to Ava Marie McNew on June 17, 1980. Ava preceded him in death on January 2, 2009.
Mr. Kennedy was a 1967 graduate of Ramer High School. After graduation, he attended West Tennessee Business College in Jackson. Mr. Kennedy was a crankshaft grinder for Catapillar, Inc. in Corinth, MS where he had worked for 17 years. He was a member of the Cypress Tank church of Christ.
Mr. Kennedy departed this life on May 6, 2012 in Corinth, Mississippi at the age of 63 Years, 3 Months, 10 Days. He is survived by a daughter, Tammy Robertson and husband Kerry Lane of Ripley, MS; a son, Jason Kennedy and wife Stacy of Ramer, TN; his mother, Merle Kennedy of Corinth, MS; four grandchildren: Katie Latch and husband Jeremy, Josh Robertson, Shayne Fowler, Shelby Kennedy; a great-grandchild, Noah Latch; a brother, Bill Kennedy and wife Judy of Corinth, MS; special friend Leila Erwin of Selmer, TN; his former wife and the mother of his children, Dinah Leach of Plantersville, MS; several nieces and nephews; and many extended family and friends.
In addition to his wife and father, Mr. Kennedy was preceded in death by a brother, Pete Kennedy, Jr.