James Kennedy Obituary

We announce the death of James Kennedy of Buchanan, Virginia, who passed away on July 10, 2026, at the age of 84. James will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Kennedy to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his mother Roxie Street; his grandmother Julie Street; his former wife Sylvia Jean Kennedy; and his daughter-in-law Frances Kennedy. He is survived by: his wife Wanda Sue Kennedy; his children, James Mickel Kennedy (Stephanie) of Honaker, Virginia, Ricky Allen Kennedy (Janet) of Church Hill, Tennessee, Brian Stevens (Debbie) of Lebanon, Virginia, Gerald Stevens (Teena) of Lebanon, Virginia and Angela Kiser of Lebanon, Virginia; his grandchildren, Mickel Seth Kennedy, Sierra Jean Kennedy, Clifford Allen Miller, Matthew Kennedy, Alexis Stevens, Stone Stevens, Eden Stevens and Silas Kiser; his great grandchildren, Riley Grace and Serenity Anne; his brother Larry Blankenship; and his close friends, Gerald and Joyce Dye.