James Warren Kennedy Obituary
We are sad to announce that on September 25, 2025, at the age of 90, James Warren Kennedy of Picayune, Mississippi passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lester Kennedy and Reba Smith Kennedy; and his wife Mary Pearl Kennedy. He is survived by: his children, Ann Archer (Ray) and Charlie Fore (Peggy); his grandchildren, Chris Archer (Samantha), Justin Archer (Ashley), Raean Howell (Mike), Jeremy Fore (Kimberly) and Nikki Andrews (Dustin); his great grandchildren, Bently Archer, Roman Archer, Kenley Archer, Jon-Elyn Archer, Lincoln Archer, Brock Gramling, Jaycee Gramling, Heath Howell, Evon Howell, Dean Howell, Lawson Howell, Lila Howell, Montana Hunt (Mikey Bourgeois), Baylee Ladner (Ethan), Madison Ladner, Caitlyn Andrews (Cody Brown), Kimbell Fore (Lauren Waldrop), Rylee Fore (Dustin Seal), Camryn Fore (Hayden Peterson), Jace Magee and Jackson Fore; his great great grandchildren, Reese Durr, Rowan Charles Bourgeois, Charleigh Rose Seal and Parker Kate Fore; and his siblings, Glen Kennedy (Bobbie) and Rebecca Derbonne' (Jim). He is also survived by niece and nephew.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 1st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Picayune Funeral Home & Crematory (815 S Haugh Ave, Picayune, MS 39466). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 1st 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Wednesday, October 1st 2025 at the New Palestine Baptist Church (2336 Palestine Rd, Picayune, MS 39466).
