Richard F. Kennemore

 Richard Franklin Kennemore died Friday, May 31, 2019 at NEGMC following a brief illness.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Fannie (Boyd) Kennemore; Daughter, Sheryl Bell; Sister, Annette Mowry; Brothers, Bowman, Carlos, James, Ralph, Lawrence and Frank Kennemore.

He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Martha Jo Moore Lanier Kennemore; Daughter, Teresa (Hy) Reynolds, Gainesville; Stepson, Al (Kim) Lanier, Lawrenceville; Stepson, Joe (Carolyn) Lanier, Cleveland; 5 grandchildren, Jamie (Chris) Forrester, Holly Bryant, Chad and Drew Reynolds, Blake (Hannah) Lanier; 10 great grandchildren, Katie Law, Emma Bell, Brody, Tyler, Olivia, and Jacob Reynolds, Morgan and Tray Bryant, Karson and Maci Lanier; one great great-grandchild, Jackson Law; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather.  Mr. Kennemore was a very successful business man and owner of Kennemore Construction Co. from 1974 until 2004 when he retired.  He was a member of Central Baptist Church where he served on the building and grounds committee for several years.  He was a member of Adult I Sunday School class.  His heart was very much devoted to his church. 

A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 9, 2019 at Central Baptist Church.  The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until noon, with service immediately following.  Rev. Boone Strickland and Rev. Mike Taylor will officiate. 

Those wishing to send online condolences to the family may do so at littledavenport.com

Little & Davenport Funeral Home and Crematory, 355 Dawsonville Highway, SW, Gainesville, Ga. 30501 is in charge of arrangements.