Frankie Wayne Kennedy (64) of High Falls, NC; passed away Friday November 3, 2017 at FirstHealth Hospice in Pinehurst, NC.
Frankie was born in Moore County on September 24, 1953. He worked for Selig Manufacturing before he was employed as a correctional officer for McCain Correctional Facility and Southern Correctional Institution of Troy.
Frankie was a fan of the North Carolina Tarheels, an avid golfer, softball and baseball player. He was a loving man who enjoyed being with his family, friends, grandchildren and keeping the grounds at the church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Frank Kennedy. He is survived by his mother Eva Mae Upchurch Kennedy of High Falls, his wife Marlene Powers Kennedy of the home, his daughter Julia Kennedy Russell and husband Jonathan, his son Daniel Kennedy and wife Jennifer all of Robbins, his brother Tim Kennedy and wife Regina of Troy, NC, five grandchildren Sydney, Jennings, Hailey, Andrew and Cameron, and a host of family and friends.
The funeral service will be held Monday November 6, 2017 at Highfalls United Methodist Church at 2:00pm with Rev. Tom Halberg and Rev. Ricky Sessoms presiding. Burial will immediately follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church fellowship hall.
Condolences may be offered online at www.joycebradychapel.com
Joyce-Brady Chapel of Bennett, NC is honored to serve the Kennedy Family.
