Derek Lane Kennedy

Derek Lane Kennedy, 70, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2010 surrounded by his family at home. He was born October 27, 1939 in Coeburn VA, son of the late John Chase Kennedy and Cleo Lane Kennedy. Derek retired from Merita Bakery as a Plant Engineer. He served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of West Edgecombe Ruritan Club and a charter member of Edgecombe Hilton and Goggleeye Resort. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Mary Elaine Kennedy; daughter, Renee Hartmann and husband Greg; and grandchildren, Lindsey Kay and Tyler Elaine Hartmann. He is also survived by sisters, Carol Tyree, Carma Williams and husband Peter, and Lesa Moore and husband Alex; and brother, Jeffrey Kennedy and wife Betty. The family will receive friends from 1:00pm to 2:30pm Friday, June 11, 2010 at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. A committal service will follow at 3:00pm at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Terry Brooks officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Friends of Hospice of Nash General, 2460 Curtis Ellis Drive, Rocky Mount NC 27804 or West Edgecombe Baptist Church, 13821 NC 43 North, Rocky Mount NC 27801. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Dr. Bales and his staff and the staff of Nash General Hospital for the attention Derek received while in their care. Also a special thanks to Brenda Respess of Friends of Hospice for the kindness and support shown in these last few weeks. Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave., Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerandwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Friday 6/11, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Service Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Friday 6/11, 3:00 pm Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804