Joseph Kenlan Obituary

The passing of Joseph Kenlan of Moncure, North Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 2, 2026 at the age of 78. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Janice Reives; his daughters, Katie and Tess; his parents, Edward Ormond Kenlan and Katherine Elizabeth Yunker Kenlan; his stepchildren, Emily, Alyssa and Josh (Elaine); his siblings, Edward, Tom, John, Mike, Mary Johnsen, Ann Kelly and Susan Derector; his nieces and nephews, Brian, Erin, Laura Kelly, Michael Vincent, Matthew, Allie Kenlan, Jake Derector, Tom and Liz Kenlan; Richard Derector, Pat Hickey Kenlan, George Kelly, Jeanine Cruz Kenlan, Chris Liloia and Patty Frunzi Kenlan.

In lieu of flowers his family asks that donations be made to a new Joe Kenlan Native Plant fund that will be used for native plantings in the area where he lived, in his memory. Donations can be made to: The Tree Museum at http://www.theplantnc.com.