Oct 10, 2013

Served in Army, avid Steelers fan

David L. Kennedy Sr., 53, of Center Township, Greene County, died unexpectedly Wednesday, October 9, 2013, from injuries received in an automobile accident.

He was born July 30, 1960, in Waynesburg, a son of the late Junior Carl Kennedy and Dorothy Linda Temple Kennedy Brummage.

Mr. Kennedy had resided in the Mt. Morris area for several years, prior to moving to Center Township in 2002.

He attended Trinity Baptist Independent Fundamental Church in Franklin Township and the former Waynesburg High School.

Mr. Kennedy was a peace time veteran of the U.S. Army and National Guard.

He was a former member of Carmichaels Moose Lodge and enjoyed hunting and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Mr. Kennedy was formerly employed by Ames Construction, the Marathon service station in Mt. Morris and Greene ARC, prior to being employed the past 10 years at Waynesburg Rent-A-Center, where he was an assistant manager at the time of his death.

On March 19, 1994, he married Dianna Lynn Bunch, who survives.

Also surviving are four sons, David L. Kennedy Jr. of Jefferson, Joshua J. and Christopher Lee Kennedy, both of Mt. Morris, and Jeremy Michael Kennedy at home; two daughters, Shannon Eileen Kennedy of Carmichaels and Tabitha May Kennedy of Waynesburg; 11 grandchildren; two brothers, Randall, husband of Melody Kennedy of New Freeport and Tyler, husband of Nichole Kennedy of Purseglove, W.Va.

Deceased, in addition to his parents, is a stepfather, Larry Brummage, who raised him.

Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the time of services, Sunday, October 13, in Rush Funeral Home Inc., Rogersville, with Pastor Ed Woods officiating. Private interment will be held in Rosemont Cemetery, Rogersville. Military rites will be accorded by American Legion Post 330 of Waynesburg and representatives of the U.S. Army.

The family requests any donations be directed to the funeral home. Family and friends may view the obituary and send condolences at www.rushfuneralhomeinc.com.