John D Kennedy, Ph.D.

John D. Kennedy, Ph.D., dedicated educator (retired) Duval County School Board, passed way June 9, 2019 at the age of 84. He was born in Montgomery, Alabama on September 11, 1934 to Lonnie Kennedy and Myrtle Wells Kennedy.

He proudly served in the United States Navy and was a Korean War Veteran.

He is preceded in death by his brother, James Kennedy. His survivors include a devoted wife of 51 years, Elena Jennings Kennedy; a loving daughter, Marguerite Kennedy; son-in-law, Paul V. Miller; sister, Martha Nell Reynolds; and brothers, William Kennedy and Edward Kennedy. A special thanks to his devoted care giver, Anna Caroll.

Memorial contributions may be made to Friends of the South Branch Mandarin Library https://jplfoundation.org/ 12125 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonsonville, FL 32223, or to Community Hospice, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 1:00pm at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home, 11801 San Jose Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32223. Interment will be in Jacksonville National Cemetery.