Morris Kennedy passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 84.
He was a native of Mississippi, but lived in Alabama since the age of 26. Morris was a schoolteacher for 38 years with 35 at Russellville High School. He was a Baptist. Morris served as a lay preacher as pulpit supply and interim pastor for a number of years. He was ordained and pastored Cherokee First Baptist Church for six years. Morris was a 1963 graduate of Mississippi State University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree. He received a Master’s degree in 1968 from the University of North Alabama. Morris received Jesus as Savior at the age of 27.
Visitation will be Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Akins Funeral Home in Russellville, where the service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Brother Chad Holder will officiate. A private burial will be at Franklin Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Justin Boyles, Jason Oliver, Brandon Oliver, Mitchell Oliver, Bill Fuller, and Scotty Hovater. Honorary Pallbearers will be Billy Willis, Rusty Loden, Joey Loden, Andy Loden, Jerry Baker, Ed Bryan, and Eric Fuller.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Judy Loden Kennedy; son, David Kennedy (Cindy) of Russellville; daughter, Sara Kennedy of Orange Beach; and granddaughter, Katelyn Burrow of Huntsville.
Memories and condolences may be shared at akinsfh.com.
