Vernon Steve Kennedy

Vernon Steve Kennedy, 73, passed away November 13, 2017 at Mobile Infirmary Medical Center.  He was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church and was a Gideon.  Steve was the coordinator for the "Brotherhood Breakfasts."   Steve was born in Mexia, AL and resided in Gainestown, AL.  He served over twenty years in the Army National Guard. He also retired from Boise, formally Allied Paper Company, where he worked as an operator.  At one time, Steve was an avid runner, participating in several marathons.  In addition to Steve being a loyal, die-hard Alabama fan, he and his wife, Karen, enjoyed sitting on the back porch drinking coffee and watching their precious dog, "Sassy."  Steve really loved all of his family and loved their "family gatherings."

Survivors

Wife

Karen Tolbert Kennedy ~ Gainestown, AL

Daughters

Deana (Shannon) Crim ~ Mobile, AL

Paige (Dru) Slaughter ~ Mobile, AL

Raigan Kennedy ~ Mobile, AL

Erica (John) Jansen ~ Mobile, AL

Brother

Col. John (Brenda) Kennedy ~ Nassau Bay, TX

Sisters

Peggy (Don) Ricketts ~ Grove Hill, AL

Molly (Brooks) Townsend ~ Hattiesburg, MS

Gay (Mike) Reynolds ~ Mobile, AL

7 Grandchildren

Blaine & Baylie Crim, Elizabeth & Kennedy Slaughter, Conner Steve Kennedy, John Thomas & Amelia Jansen

One Dog

Sassy

Preceded in Death by:

Parents

Vernon Sylvester Kennedy and Mavis Casey Kennedy

Visitation will be at Mt. Gilead Baptist Church on Thursday, November 16, 2017. 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM.  Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM with Bro. William Allison officiating. Interment will be at Trinity Memorial Gardens,(6701 Walker Springs Road).  St. Stephens Funeral Home will be directing.

Pallbearers

Elwood "Sonny" Overstreet, Nick Waugh, Rory (Toby) Robinson, Lamar Hudson, Eddie Pezent, Wayne (Grey) Jones

Honorary Pallbearers

Craig Weaver, Brian Jackson, Willie Donald, Greg Baxter, Tim Jones, Eddie Foster

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideons.

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