Mr. Joseph Kennedy 79, of Rebecca, Ga. departed this life at Tift Regional Medical Center on Wednesday August 12,2026.

At the request of the family a private service in his honor will be held at a later date.

Please remember the Kennedy family in your thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

Joseph Lane Kennedy Jr. of Irwin County passed away at Tift Regional Medical Center on August 12, 2026. He had been a resident of Irwin County. Born in Virginia Beach, VA. On March 24, 1947 to Sadie Elizabeth and Joseph Lane Kennedy Sr. He was a service member of the U.S Army and was honorably discharged after serving his term in Vietnam. He was a shipyard worker for most of his life, a painter, and worked for, "Rooms to Go" in shipping and receiving. He believed a mans responsibility is to work hard and take care of his family. He was an outdoorsman and would do yardwork for hours. He was someone we could talk to about anything and share our biggest secrets. He would tell you what he thought you needed to hear whether you liked it or not. He taught us about constructive criticism, love, and respect in only a way that he could. His legacy will live on through all those who know and loved him. He is survived by his sister Carolyn Diane Holland of Portsmouth, VA., and his three brothers Lloyd Eugene Kennedy of Gates, NC., Glenn Raymond Kennedy, and Richard Wayne Kennedy both from Chesapeake, VA. Also his first wife Deborah Jean Kennedy Quintero, and their daughters Tracey Lynn Peterson and Kimberly Ann Coggins. He had 4 Grandsons, Caleb M. Coggins, Bryson A. Coggins, Preston B. Coggins and Brantley J. D. Peterson and one Great Granddaughter, Azora A. Coggins. He is preceded in death by his parents and son, David Lee Kennedy and late wife Cynthia A. Ottinger Kennedy.