Granville "Skid" Skidmore Kennedy, Jr.
January 28, 1932 - November 11, 2018
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Granville "Skid" Skidmore Kennedy, Jr.
January 28, 1932 - November 11, 2018
Obituary
Granville skidmore kennedy, jr., 86, of south charleston, passed away at camc memorial hospital on sunday, november 11, 2018.
Granville also known as “skid” was born on january 28, 1932 in roanoke, va to the late granville skidmore kennedy and wilma hoyt kennedy.
He graduated high school in roanoke, va and won the bausch and lomb science award for his academic achievement in science.
Granville went on to the university of virginia, where he was on a full academic scholarship and graduated receiving his b.S. Degree in chemical engineering.
He started his career at union carbide, institute, where he was one of the main designers of the sevin unit.
Granville was sent by union carbide to start a plant in ponce, puerto rico and to woodbine, georgia later in his career.
He was a member of christ church united methodist, charleston for 60 years.
Granville was a u.S. Army veteran of the korean war. As a longtime scout master and eagle scout, he was awarded the silver beaver award recognizing him for exceptional character and distinguished service.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, william hoyt kennedy and sister, elizabeth lois kennedy.
He is survived by his wife, jo ann b. Kennedy; son, granville s. Kennedy, iii and his wife terry of pittsburgh, pa; daughter, mary grevelle kennedy of san diego, ca; grandchildren, james skidmore kennedy and sarah rose kennedy.
Memorial service will begin with visitation at 1:00 pm, service at 2:00 pm saturday, november 17, 2018 at christ church united methodist in the centrum, charleston, wv with rev. jay parkins officiating. he will be providing an additional service honoring “skid” at the brookdale charleston gardens, on sunday, november 18th at 3 pm.
Flowers may be sent to the church, or in lieu of flowers the family suggests donations may be sent in memory of granville to: university of virginia, school of engineering, thornton hall, p.O. Box 400259, charlottesville, va 22904-4259.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com.
Barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.
3 responses to Granville "Skid" Skidmore Kennedy, Jr.
Ellie And Jay Speer says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Richmond Virginia
Jo Ann, We Are Saddened To Hear Of Skid’S Death. Know That We Hold You And Your Family Will In Our Hearts As You Journey Through These Tender Days.
William "Bill"" Troutman" says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Carbide Frient
Location: St, Albans West Virginia
Jo Ann, I Am So Sorry To Learn Of The Passing Of Skid. Skid And I Started Out At Carbide At The Same Time. We Lived A Couple O Months With Mrs. Elmores In S.C. Then Moved To The Appartment On 3Rd Ave In S.C. South Of The Footall Field. I Knew When Skid Married You And I Was Married To My Wife, Norma. We Later Moved To St. Albans And Out Paths Went Seperate Directions. I Will Always Remember Skid As Being A Kind, Gentle Person. I Will Miss Him!
Beth Moore says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Alabama
Losing Someone We Love In Death Is Truly Heartbreaking. May Fond Memories Of Granville Bring You Comfort During This Difficult Time.
Proverbs 10:7 “The Memory Of The Righteous One Is Due For A Blessing.” Our Loved Ones Stay In Gods Memory And He Promises To Very Soon Bring Them Back To Us Through A Resurrection. Daniel 12:2 “And Many Of Those Asleep In The Dust Of The Earth Will Wake Up… To Everlasting Life.” Imagine That Day When Our Loved Ones Are Reunited With Us Forever Again. How We Long For That Truly Special Day.