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Monte Harold Kennedy

June 25, 1938 ~ March 5, 2024

NASHVILLE – Monte Harold Kennedy, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. Born in Utica, NY on June 25, 1938, he was the son of the late Harold Kennedy and Geraldine Livermore Kennedy. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Phyllis Buckley, and his two-fur baby’s Missy and Precious. Monte was a commercial truck driver and he loved being on the road, and he drove until he couldn’t drive anymore. Monte and Connie were team drivers for 30 years. He loved traveling with his wife, especially to the mountains and the casinos, and going out to eat, especially for breakfast. He enjoyed being outside and working in the yard. But most of all Monte loved his family, and he will be missed by all who knew him. Monte is survived by his wife of 46 1/2 years after going together for 5 years, Connie W. Kennedy; his son, Steve Kennedy (Karen) of Clinton, MA; daughter, Sharon Richard of Shirly, MA; several grandchildren, and great grandchildren, sister; Peggy Haimala of West Minster, MA; nieces, nephews. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at 2:30 PM in The Chapel on the Hill at Rocky Mount Memorial Park, 4454 Dortches Blvd. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Pastor Loraine Thorne officiating. A visitation with the family will be held prior to the service from 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM in the Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum at Rocky Mount Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Monte’s name to a charitable organization of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.

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