Melvin Ray Kennedy, 86, passed away on April 23, 2024 at his home. He was born on December 4, 1937 in Brewton, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his parents; William and Carlene Kennedy, sister, Eva Kennedy Dukes, and his lovely wife; Irene Kennedy.
Ray is survived by his brother; George Mailon Kennedy, stepchildren, Eugene (Eva) Cunningham, Barbara (Albert) Stringer, Paula (Dale) Snow, James Cunningham, twelve grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 29, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Valhalla Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 12:00 PM with interment following in Springhill Memorial Cemetery.