Dennis Charles Kennedy
Dennis “Denny” Charles Kennedy of Charlotte who loved all kinds of outdoor activities and was very active with many organizations, died October 10, 2024 at the age of 73. Denny was born April 11, 1951 in Lansing to John and Marie (Geller) Kennedy and was a graduate of O’Rafferty High School in Lansing. He worked for 42 years in security and sales consulting, with 33 years of increased sales awards, and retired in 2020. Denny was instrumental in starting Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) in the Lansing area, and was also very active in other organizations, including The American Quarter Horse Association, American Kennel Club, American Hardware Association, and Michigan Association of Security and Investigative Professionals.
With a big heart and a dry sense of humor, Denny was the type that was willing to try to do almost anything. Fishing, woodworking, landscaping his property, and traveling with his wife to show horses were some of the things he enjoyed most. He also had a passion for Michigan State sports, something that he learned from his father. A proud family man, Denny enjoyed supporting his wife and daughter show horses, and watching his son play football at Northern Michigan. He greatly enjoyed the family farm that we created piece by piece. Denny and Carol were also dog breeders, and he was right there to support Carol with each new litter.
Denny is survived by his wife, Carol; children, Henry (Sally) Bowman III, Wayne (Melissa) Kennedy, and Darlene Kennedy; and grandchildren, Jessica, Abigail, Joseph, Matthew, Emma, and David. He was predeceased by his parents.
Friends are encouraged to support the Kennedy family by attending services or sharing memories on his Tribute Page at www.prayfuneral.com. Visitation is Saturday, October 19, 2024, 10-11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Charlotte. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Sean Esterline officiating. The funeral will be webcast so you may watch it from any computer, smartphone, or mobile device that has internet access. Go to www.prayfuneral.com, click on Denny’s tribute, then click on Photos and Videos from your computer (or Media from your smart phone). If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Tunnel of Towers. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.