Joseph Ellwood Kennedy Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joseph Ellwood Kennedy of Crimora, Virginia, who passed away at the age of 78, on November 28, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Wallace Kennedy, Sr. and Nancy May Crissman Kennedy; and his son Chip Stratton. He is survived by: his wife Mary Belle Smith Kennedy; his children, Harley J. Kennedy (Marie) of Waynesboro and Christie M. Henderson (Robert) of Lyndhurst; his daughter-in-law Robyn Stratton of Waynesboro; his siblings, Barbara Knecht (Bob) of Waynesboro, Linda Blevins (Roger) of Crimora and Johnnie Kennedy (April) of Waynesboro; his sister-in-law Nancy Allen; his grandsons-in-law, Zac Stratton, Jacob Stratton, Matthew Stratton, Jamie Henderson, Dillian Kennedy, Stan Hypes, Buck Martin and Brian Ralston; and his great grandchildren, Shyann Mercer, Madison Hypes, Liam Martin and Callie Rose Martin. He is also survived by his 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, his aunt and uncle and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 5th 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Charlton and Groome Funeral Home (619 Lifecore Dr, Fishersville, VA 22939). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, December 5th 2024 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in his honor be made to Crimora Nurturing Life Church, 1691 New Hope / Crimora Rd., Crimora, VA 24431.
