Louis Samuel

Kennedy Jr.

Louis Samuel Kennedy Jr., 76, passed away September 27, 2026 at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital. He was born on February 20, 1950, in Ypsilanti, the son of Edith (Varney) and Louis S. Kennedy Sr.

Louis retired from KenLo Carpentry after a long and successful career as a carpenter. A lifetime resident of Ypsilanti, he was a member of the American Legion 4018, VFW, Wounded Warriors, AMVETS, and the Moose Lodge. Louis enjoyed classic cars, motorcycles, and guns, but perhaps most of all, Louis enjoyed helping others.

Louis is survived by his partner, Barb Pesta; children, Frank (Nancy) Kennedy, Christopher (Ashley) Kennedy, Lori (Tim) Partin, Kelly Alder, Kathy (Chris) Towler, Julie Barnett, and Brian Pesta; grandchildren, Jason, Skyler, Carson, Noah, Gage, Taylor, Maia, and Logan; sisters, Pauline Kennedy Ball and Vanda Holbrook; brother, Johnny (Janet) Varney; along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Varney; father, Louis Kennedy Sr; wife, Joyce Kennedy; sister, Katie (Claude) Kennedy; brothers, Bernard Kennedy and Earl Holbrook; daughters, Kim and Melanie Alder; and granddaughter, Alannah Kennedy.

A memorial service will be held at 1 pm Monday, October 5, 2026 at Stark Funeral Professionals with visitation beginning at 11 am.