Claude Kennedy

Claude Thomas Kennedy, age 88, of 196 Caroleen Street, Caroleen, NC, died Sunday June 13, 2010 at his residence.
Claude was born May 13, 1922 in Rutherford County to the late W.T. Kennedy and Minnie Frazier Kennedy. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the US Army as a Military Policeman. He worked for Burlington Industries and retired after 53 years of service. He was always known as a hard worker by his employer, family and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Vicky Kopera Kennedy and by 6 brothers and 7 sisters.
Survivors include two sons, Butch Kennedy and wife, Becky, of Columbus, NC and Ronnie Kennedy of Caroleen; two daughters, Margo Park of Forest City and Cynthia McCraw and husband, Steve, of Ellenboro. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and by 18 great-grandchildren.