"He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away."
Revelation 21:4.

It is with profound sadness that the Kennedy Jones Kemokai (KJK), Ward, Wiles, Bediako, and Stevens Families announce the passing of our dear beloved Husband, father, brother, cousin, friend, and confidant, Deacon Rufus Varney Kennedy, Sr. (aka, RVK). This sad event occurred on Sunday, December 15, 2024 in Providence, RI surrounded by family. Deacon Kennedy was an extraordinary individual who touched the lives of many.

He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of 50 unbroken years, Elaine, his children, Massa Wiles (William), Florence Kennedy-Ward (James), Rufina Bediako (Gordon), Cieanna V. Stevens (Clinton), Maxzine Kemah Kennedy, Rufus Varney Kennedy, jr.(Linda), and Natasha Elaine Kennedy. Also a host of grandchildren and other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his loving parents and granddaughter Jacinda Kennedy.

Funeral arrangements are as follows:
Friday, January 3, 2025 6pm, Wake keeping
2nd Freewill Baptist Church
75 Chester Ave
Providence, RI 02907

Saturday, January 4, 2025 10am Funeral Services
Ebenezer Baptist Church
475 Cranston Street
Providence, RI

Internment
Swan Point Cemetery(Hope Memorial)
585 Blackstone Blvd
Providence, RI