James Rudden Kennedy

KENNEDY, James R., "Jim" age 57 of Dayton passed away Friday, March 20, 2009 at Hospice of Dayton. He received his BA in Criminal Justice from the University of Dayton and worked for over 30 years with the City of Dayton Water Department. Jim enjoyed the outdoors, traveling and had a special interest in astronomy, eagles and wolves. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry C. and Alice Kennedy. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Kennedy (Bellows); his 4-foot-buddy, Quincy, and many cherished family members and friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 24 at 11:00 AM at the Routsong Funeral Home, 2100 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering. Family will receive friends Monday from 4-8:00 PM at the funeral home. If desired, contributions in Jim's memory may be made to the Search Dog Foundation, 501 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai, CA 93023, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Fourth and Race Tower, 105 W. Fourth St., Cincinnati, OH 45202, or Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Ave., Dayton, OH 45420. Condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family at www.routsong.com.