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Official Obituary of

Floyd Beachley Kennedy

March 15, 1941 ~ November 9, 2025 (age 84) 84 Years Old

Floyd Kennedy Obituary

Floyd Beachley Kennedy, 84, of Waynesboro, PA passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025 at WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital, Waynesboro, PA surrounded by loving family.

Born on March 15, 1941 in Hagerstown, MD, he was the son of the late Lucille Myrtle (Lankford) and John Franklin Kennedy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a Son, Darren Scott Kennedy; Sisters, Dolores V. Hessong, Catherine Kennedy, and Charlotte C. St. Martin; and Brother, Frank W. Kennedy.

Floyd served in the U.S. Army. He was a Vietnam veteran and received the Bronze star and Vietnam gallantry cross w/ BS and SS.

After serving his duty in the military, Floyd went on to work at Ft. Detrick until his retirement in 2000.

Floyd was a member of Williamsport American Legion, Post 202, Williamsport, MD, and Cumberland Valley Pigeon Racers.

Floyd enjoyed flying his pigeons, farming, he was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed spending time with family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Janet Ann (Zelley) Kennedy; Daughters, Teresa "Tess" Hahn and husband, Terry, of Sabillasville, MD; Tammy J. Kennedy of Fayetteville, NC; and Carol D. Fordham of Cochran, GA; Grandchildren, Shelby L. Green (Tyler), Dustin N. Hahn (Shayna Heffner), Robert L. Hahn (Stephanie), and Evan S. Kennedy; Great Grandchildren, Jason, Addelynn and Westin; and many Nieces and Nephews.

A viewing will be held Friday, November 14, 2025 from 6-8 PM at J.L. Davis Funeral Home, Smithsburg, MD.

A Memorial Service will be held Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 12 PM at Deerfield United Methodist Church, 16405 Foxville Deerfield Rd. Sabillasville, MD 21780 with Pastor Brian Tedrick officiating. Private Interment will be at a later date in Rocky Gap Veterans' Cemetery, Flintstone, MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Disabled American Veterans, 31 Hopkins Pl #1229 Baltimore, MD 21201 or to a charity of ones' choice.

Arrangements are entrusted to J.L. Davis Funeral Home, Smithsburg, MD. Online condolences may be shared at www.jldavisfh.com.


Services

Visitation
Friday
November 14, 2025

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
at JL Davis Funeral Home
12525 Bradbury Ave
Smithsburg, MD 21783

Memorial Service
Sunday
November 16, 2025

12:00 PM
Deerfield United Methodist Church
16405 Foxville-Deerfield Road
Sabillasville, MD 21780

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