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Elliott Keith Kennedy

Elliott “Keith” Kennedy, 51, passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown,WV after complications from septic shock. He was surrounded by his family. He fought a long hard battle to stay with them, but the Lord had his plans.
The son of Nina (Nixon) and the late Dock Kennedy. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kimberly (Schuetz) Kennedy. Beloved father of Keith (Sanja) Kennedy, Tre (Madison Pacanosky) Nowak, Emily (Erika Baldwin) Kennedy, and Hannah Kennedy. Beloved grandpa to Olivia and Sofia Kennedy. Beloved Brother of Dreama (Colin) Primer, and Tina (Ricky) McDaniel. Son-in-law of Doug (Laura Kosmos) Schuetz and Debbie (Dan) Malyuk. Brother-in-law to Chris (Heather) Schuetz, Nicole Kopecky, Lisa (Gordon) Harz, and Everett (Stephanie) McDaries. A beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was rarely seen without his loyal dog, Princess, who never left his side.
Keith was a very loving husband and loved his children, grandbabies, and entire family. Family was everything to him. Keith was always open and welcoming to everyone he encountered, generously sharing his warmth wherever he went. A devoted family man, he consistently placed his loved ones above all else, ensuring their needs were always met as a priority in his life. Keith spent most of his life working as a machine operator in various steel factories in Cleveland, OH where he is originally from.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2PM in the Albert S. George Youth Center 130 Fair St, Barnesville, OH 43713. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the family: 66819 Pisgah Road Quaker City, OH 43773.

Bundy Law Funeral Home in Cambridge, Ohio is in charge of arrangements.

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