James Oscar “Jimmy” Kennedy, Jr.
KNOXVILLE, TN – James Oscar “Jimmy” Kennedy Jr.- age 67 of Knoxville, TN, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020. He was born on October 31, 1953, to James Oscar Kennedy Sr. and Elvina Melinda Jackson Kennedy in Mechanicsville.
James worked for Open Arms Care, touching the lives of individuals with special needs. He was previously employed at Suntrust Bank. James was a devoted member of Trinity Seventh Day Adventist Church. James was true to his faith and a vegan for most of his adult life.
He was preceded in death by parents, sisters Marilyn Kennedy Flowers and Jacqueline Kennedy Cash; and many beloved cousins and family members.
James is survived by: brother Michael Kennedy; twin children Chris (Renee) Kennedy, Carmen Kennedy, and Jeremy Ensley, and Courtney Kennedy; stepdaughters Taylor Morrow and Kennedi Tyler; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; and a host of beloved cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives, close friends and church members.
Open visitation 11 am-8 p.m., Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Jarnigan’s Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2- 2:30 p.m. Funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2020, Pastor Bryant Stewart, officiating.
Arrangements by JARNIGAN & SON MORTUARY
