Lawrence T. (Nick) Kennedy III

Kennedy, III, Lawrence T. (Nick), passed away suddenly Sunday afternoon, May 23, 2004 from complications of epilepsy. Preceded in death by brother, Michael Allen Kennedy. He is survived by his loving family including father and stepmother, Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence T. Kennedy, Jr.; his mother and stepfather, Ludell N. and H. Dean Coffey; brothers, B. Neill Kennedy and Phillip B. Kennedy; sister, Jennie Kennedy Tate; brother-in-law, Al B. Tate; niece, Caitlyn Elizabeth Tate; nephew, Zachary Allen Tate; fianc?e, Kathy Ratliff; many good friends including Brian Harding, Walter Burnett, Delmar Browning, Carol Ricker, and Melanie Johnson. He is also survived by his special canine companions, Mr. Barley, Rooney, Mad Dog, and Raisin. Nick was a talented artist and had a special gift for meeting people. Nick never met a stranger. He handled life?s curve with grace and good humor. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Wednesday at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. Interment 4:00 PM Thursday at Allen Cemetery in Caney Spring, Tennessee.