Victor Kennedy

January 13, 1958 - September 22, 2020

Victor Kennedy was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 13, 1958, to his parents Amos and Lena Kennedy. He came into this world breaking records, as he was the first African American baby born at Columbus Hospital. Since 1950, Victor was the third of seven children born to this union. Victor attended Carpenter Elementary School and finished his formal education at Wells High School. He loved to sing and dance. Him and his friends use to sing on the street corner. He just loved life. He started working early. His first job was a paper route. Later he worked along side his father as an interior decorator and painter. He last worked as a Human Services employee. His mom and sisters eventually became Jehovah’s Witnesses. He really respected their newfound faith. He would listen respectfully and even attended some of their conventions. On September 22, 2020, Victor Kennedy fell asleep in death. He was preceded in death by his parents. Victor leaves to cherish his memories, his brothers, Jerry Kennedy and Omar Saarlaam; his sisters, Patricia Walker (Reginald), Debra Brooks (Maurice), Gwendolyn McCray and Janice White (Robert); his lovely children, Kumowi, Shamada, Cassandra and Hakim Kennedy; and his beautiful granddaughters, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many good friends.