Mr. Donald "Don" Robert Kennedy, Sr., 75, of Mt. Pleasant, SC entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 2, 2026.

Mr. Kennedy leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Pamela Kennedy; children, Donald Kennedy, Jr. (Latonya), Georgette Kennebrae, Matthew Kennedy (Morgan), Amanda Kennedy, Courtney Kennedy, Jewel DeRosier (Philippe), and Precious Sanders (Kamal); grandchildren, Jasmine and Robbie Kennedy; Corren, Isabella and Genevieve Kennebrae; Monroe and Maris Kennedy; Rowan Gonya; Sofi-Grey and Charli-Rose Sanders and Chancellor, Bryce, Tyson, Maximus, and Journi DeRosier; siblings, Ronald J. Kennedy (Diane), Lemuel "Tony" Kennedy (Sybil), Inga D. Kennedy (Ricky Blackwell), and Leeshu B. Kennedy; aunt, Betty Hopson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Jackie Cobb, Robert Kight, Walter Powell, Gregory Powell, and Todd Powell; and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Kennedy, Jr. and Viola D. Kennedy; and siblings, Stanley Kennedy, Sonya "Cookie" Kennedy, and Awilda Kight.

Mr. Kennedy was a retired Chief Financial Officer and Superintendent of the Charleston County School District.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made in Don Kennedy's memory to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network to support pancreatic cancer research. Your generosity will help advance research and bring hope to others affected by this devastating disease.

Memorial Service
Saturday, October 17, 2026
11:00 am
Charity Missionary Baptist Church
1544 East Montague Ave.
North Charleston, SC 29405

Inurnment will be announced at a later date.
Fort Jackson National Cemetery
Columbia, SC