James (Jim) Kennedy
James (Jim) Brian Kennedy, 57, of Orange, passed away surrounded by his loving family Sunday, August 18, 2019, in Orangefield, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 30, 1961, in Port Arthur, to Betty Carol Ross Colicher and Edward Graham Kennedy.
Jim grew up and attended schools in the Port Neches and Lumberton areas and was a 1980 graduate of Lumberton High School. He worked in industrial services for many years before becoming employed with C. Johnny on the Spot in 2009.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife Sonomi Kennedy of Orangefield; son Colton Kennedy of San Marcos; stepdaughters, Sirena LaBurn Schmidtmann and her husband Eric of Houston and Ashley Rutherford of Nederland; mother Betty Colicher and her husband Carl, of Lumberton; brothers, Greg Kennedy and his wife Julie of Port Neches and Mark Kennedy and his wife Alice of Lumberton; stepbrother Curtis Colicher and his wife Crystal of Lumberton; stepsister Roxie Struebing and her husband Neil of Canyon Lake; sister-in-law Katie Kennedy of Texas City; granddaughter Maia Schmidtmann; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, and his brother Don Kennedy.
A gathering of Jim’s family and friends will begin at 1:00 p.m., with a Celebration of Life to follow at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 31, 2019, at Faith Assembly of God Church, 570 South Main Street, Lumberton. His cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard’s Crematorium under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.
Broussard's Crematorium
Broussard's Crematorium
- 5150 stivers street beaumont tx 77705
Memorial Service
Memorial Service
- hwy 96 lumberton tx 77657
- 08/31/2019
- 1:00 pm
Broussard's Mortuary - Nederland, TX
Broussard's Mortuary - Nederland, TX
- 505 n 12th street nederland tx 77627
Comments
Billy and Bunny
You will always be in my heart... because in there you'll always be alive. Thank you, Jim Kennedy, for all the wonderful memories we were so blessed to share ❤️ You’ll always be our brother from another ❤️ RIP our Jim
Jerri Wallace Mccown
Sonomi and family so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Joel A Nabors
Sincere condolences and prayer to all of you for God's strength and comfort. Your family is beloved by so many. God will sustain and help you. It is our pleasure at Faith Assembly of God in Lumberton to extend the use of our facilities for the celebration of Jim's life.
Ervin Guillory
Jim was a great human being inside and out, I will always remember our friendship. God rest your soul old buddy.
Mark Solis and Cathy Cooper
Somini, Mark and I are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jim. He was a wonderful and loving person. I know he loved you deeply. He will be greatly missed. I know he is not hurting anymore and is in God’s loving arms. I pray for you. May peace and love come to you. We love you
Todd Griffin
I'm so sorry for Jim's family's loss. You will definitely be in our prayers. I will always cherish the time I spent with Jim. He definitely made a profound impact on my life. Rest easy my friend until we meet again
Delaine
to the Kennedy Family & Friends, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jim was a great guy & he will be miss.
Steven Leventhal
Jim will be sorely missed by many. Deepest condolences to Sonomi and the Kennedy family. It was Jim’s and Sonomi’s love for the music we’ll all shared that formed a forever bond. RIP Jim
Russ and Sandi
Jim was a beautifully friendly man. We enjoyed every second we had with you. Wonderful memories with you and your precious Sonomi. We will miss you so much but we know you are no longer in pain. God bless you and hold you close. Thank you for the beautiful memories that you and Sonomi made, those memories will bring her solace in her grief of your loss.
Craig Pitre
I will always miss the way that no matter how your day was going,,Jimmy could make you smile about it.a very nice person who I am proud to have known, his memory will always be with me and the many lessons taught as well,,rest in peace me friend..and may God above give peace on mind and strength to your family and friends..god bless you all.
Janie Price @ Able Business Services
Here at Able Business Services our condolences and prayers go out to the Family and Friends. We have talked to Jim for years, never actually met him, but he was always so nice on the phone. Gonna miss talking to you you man......if the family needs anything please let us know. May God bless ya'll in this time of need.
Jana Bearden
My thoughts and prayers with you Sonomi. Jimmy was an amazing man he touch me every heart he Knew.he always had the sweetest smile and would do anything to make someone feel comfortable he was truly an amazing man and I know he loved you with everything he was Jim go fly high we will all see you again.. I you need anything phone call away.
Laine Kennedy
Jim, I want to thank you for our time together. 25 great years with you. You were my saving Grace and I cherished our time together. . I’m not sure I would of made it without you with the challenges we faced with the children. You were a great Dad, Ashley loves you to the moon and back and Colton I know is your pride and joy as he is mine. You were always there for Steven. Sleep peacefully. I can’t say I ever regretted you being my husband. I’m so glad I was there when you passed, at your side and your children on your other side. You were the one I laughed with and cried with. Funny how things work out. I hope your journey is beautiful as you were to me. I hope some day we will meet again. Laine