Claude Ray Kennedy

Claude Ray Kennedy was born July 29,1950 to Herman and Nellie Kennedy. He grew up in
Winston-Salem, NC, lived in Dayton, Ohio for 27 years, and moved back in 2003. He passed
away unexpectedly after a brief illness on January 15, 2025.

Claude graduated from Reynolds High School and Bob Jones University with a Master’s Degree
in Cinematography. He worked as a videographer and after retirement enjoyed his time working
at High Point University and SIM mission organization. He used his various talents to serve
many across the years.

He loved his TR3, his 4-Runner, music, animal rescue, his dog Ginger, Hawaii, creating and
building. At the top was his wife of 53 ½ years, Rebecca, whom he has loved since he was 15.

The most important decision he ever made in his life was to become a follower of Jesus. His
faith was the guiding force in his life. In recent years, he became an ardent fan of the Bible
Project where he often spent hours daily going through their intensive teaching sessions. He
learned a lot and he grew a lot in his faith.

He is survived and missed by his wife, Rebecca; brother, Charles (Patty); sisters Carol (Dale)
and Connie (Chuck); eight nieces and nephews and 16 great-nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held March 15, location to be announced.

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