James Francis Kenney (Jim), 77, was born at San Diego Naval Hospital June 4th, 1947, and
peacefully passed in Canton, Georgia July 10th, 2024. He was preceded in death by his
parents, mother, Mary Kenney, and father, Leslie Kenney. Jim is survived by his wife of 54 years
Barbara Kenney, their three children, Scott Patrick Kenney (Jennifer), Ryan James Kenney
(Micaiah) and Jill Kenney August (Kevin) and his treasured grandchildren Brendan Kenney,
Blake Kenney, Elleson Kenney, Finley Kenney, Caelan Kenney, Rory Kenney, Isaac August and
Alix August.  Jim is also survived by his brother Les Kenney of Georgetown, Texas.

Jim graduated from St. Paul High School in Santa Fe Springs, California in 1965 and then from
the US Naval Academy in 1970. Upon graduation from USNA he went to flight school in
Pensacola, Florida where he was awarded his wings in December 1971. He was assigned to a
flight squadron based out of San Diego and aboard the USS Ranger performing search and
rescue off the coast of Viet Nam. After that tour he spent a year in Dayton, Ohio attending the
Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) where he received a Masters of Logistics and Supply
Chain Management.  Serving many tours on the East Coast, Jim was assigned to HM-14, an
airborne mine countermeasures squadron in Virginia Beach. It was there that he flew the Navy's
RH-53D Sea Stallion mine countermeasures helicopter. That experience led him and family to
an overseas assignment in Japan aboard the USS Blue Ridge on the 7th Fleet Admiral's Staff
as the Mine Warfare Helicopter Officer. After Japan he was transferred to Washington D.C. where
he eventually retired from the Navy as a Commander. Jim immediately went to work for General
Scientific Corporation a defense contractor in the DC area. After 23 years with GSC he retired
as VP of Naval and Aviation Operations responsible for Washington DC, Florida and California.

Jim took immense pride in his family, cherishing the special moments of graduations, weddings,
births, and quality time together. Outside of family he enjoyed cycling, golfing, and Army/Navy
football games with friends. He led a productive and successful life characterized by hard work,
exceptional service, strong values, and lasting friendships.  Jim embraced and enjoyed and
excelled in every phase of his life.

in lieu of flowers, the family is suggesting donating to the Alzheimer's Association at
https://act.alz.org/ or your charity of choice.

The staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Kenney Family.

The Celebration of Life will be live-streamed from:
https://vimeo.com/event/4498410