Carlyle Kennedy

Mr. Carlyle Kennedy of Jackson Terrace, passed away Monday March 28, 2016 at Tucker Hospice House.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 pm Thursday March 31 at Rocky Ridge United Methodist Church. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 with Rev. Tamara Wensil officiating.

Mr. Kennedy was born June 14, 1932 in Cabarrus County to the late George Franklin and Bertha Foster Kennedy. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jewel McDaniel Kennedy.

Carlyle retired as manager of Kimbrells Furniture after 58 years of service. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Carlyle loved spending time with his grandchildren and trips to his mountain cabin.

Survivors include his daughter, Carla Atwell and husband, Shane of Concord; son, Kevin Kennedy and wife, Kathi of Concord; grandchildren, Adam Atwell and wife, Brennan and Alexandra Lane and husband, Alex, Jordan Kennedy and wife, Alyson and Chase Kennedy and wife, Sarah; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Jerri Furr; brothers, Ken, John and Manuel Kennedy and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rocky Ridge Green Shoe Ministry, 1428 Old Charlotte Road SW, Concord, NC 28027 or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.