Charles Anthony Kennedy

Claxton

Charles Anthony Kennedy age 64, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Claxton on December 11, 1956 to Olin and Edris Kennedy, Jr. and had lived in Evans County all of his life.  Much of his career was spent with Wilbanks Apiaries where he worked for over 25 years.  He also put in 20 years with Evans Concrete. Later in life, he began his own business, Green Acres Farms. Indeed for the past 15 years, Charles had the reputation in his business of hauling any and everything that could be contained in a dump truck. His labors were literally the basis for the foundation and roadways for many counties around.  Although he enjoyed working, he did make time for his most favored hobby, horseback riding. When not riding his horse, he would “saddle up” and ride his buggy also. Perhaps his favorite thing to do, though, was grilling out for his family and friends, most especially his grand boys who were his life. After a lifetime of hard work, sacrifice, and love for his family; Charles has gained his Heavenly reward. He was of the Baptist Faith and is preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Carole Kennedy of Claxton; son, Jason Kennedy (Shea Cason) of Claxton; siblings, Gary (Janice) Kennedy of Collins, Larry (Terry) Kennedy, Angie (Larry) Bacon, and Danny Kennedy all of Claxton; grandsons, Jaden Robert Kennedy, called by Pepa, Buck A Bean and Jayce Anthony Kennedy, called by Pepa, Jacie Bug; numerous nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00am on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 with the funeral services to follow at 11:00am from the Glennville Funeral Home with the Reverend Michael Kennedy officiating.  Interment will follow in the Brewton Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Randy Waters, David Anderson, Patrick Wilbanks, Simmie Driggers, James Beasley, and Brian Mitchell.

Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Padgett, David “Munchkin” Anderson and Riley Cason.

Glennville Funeral Home is serving the Kennedy family.