Eugene Kennedy

April 8, 1955 - November 4, 2021

Eugene Kennedy, 66, of Appomattox, died Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was the husband of Susan P. Kennedy.

Born in Albany, New York on April 8, 1955, he was the son of the late Stephen Michael Kennedy and Lillian Rose Franke Kennedy.

He was formerly employed by GLTC, LSC Communications, and Bee line Towing Inc. in Lynchburg.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Christina Lynn Grishaw and husband, Dennis of Spout Spring; brother, Kevin Kennedy of Norfolk; six sisters, Pat Rivera of Spout Spring, Geraldine Ermo of Leland, NC, Carol Kennedy of New York, Joyce Dunphy of Canada, Margaret Ciucci of Pennsylvania, and Teresa Macdiarmid of Spout Spring; three grandchildren, Kaitlyn Kennedy, Christian Kennedy, and Taylor Grishaw and Gerran; three great-grandchildren, Kyrie Kennedy, Bryson Kennedy, and Skylar Kennedy; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Robert Kennedy, and Billy Kennedy.

The family will receive friends Saturday, November 6, 2021, from 2:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m., at the funeral home and other times at the home of his daughter Christina Grishaw.

A memorial service will be held 4:30 p.m., Sunday, at Robinson Funeral Home, with Father Jim Gallagher officiating.

Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. An online condolence may be made by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com.