James (Jim) Kennedy passed away Saturday December 20, at the age of 74. 

Jim was born on September 19, 1951 in Vancouver, Washington to Daniel and Elnora Kennedy.  When Jim was two the family moved to Humboldt County and Jim resided here for the remainder of his life. 

Jim worked in local lumber mills for over 30 years.  In his spare time he enjoyed watching sports , especially baseball and football. When he was younger he loved bowling. 

Jim was proceeded in death by his parents Daniel and Elnora Kennedy, brother Dan Jr. and sisters Linda and Patty. 

Jim always had a special bond with his nieces and nephews. Jim wasDan never too busy to play with them and they have fond memories of riding on his tall shoulders as children. 

Jim is survived by his brother Larry (Sherry) Kennedy of Fortuna and sisters Nancy (Doug) Griffith of Lubbock ,Texas and Barbara Schroeder of Normal, Illinois. Also surviving are his nieces and nephews Chad Griffith of Santa Rosa; Stacy Aldridge of Wewoka, Oklahoma; Miranda Blair of Lubbock, Texas; Glenn Kennedy of Phoenix, Arizona; Brian Kennedy of Grand Junction, Colorado; and Shaina Kennedy of Phoenix, Arizona. 

Jim’s family would like to thank the First Choice Care Home in Fortuna for their kind and compassionate care during the final two years of Jim’s life. 

In the final weeks of Jim’s life Hospice of Humboldt was so helpful in guiding Jim through this difficult time. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Humboldt. 

As Jim requested there will be no public services. Jim’s final resting place will be with his parents and older brother Dan at Sunrise Cemetery in Fortuna. Final arrangements were handled by Goble’s Mortuary in Fortuna.

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