Donald "Gene" Kennedy, 62 of Elkin, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. He was born May 17, 1947 in Wilkes County to Foy & Maude Johnson Kennedy and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his father, Mr. Kennedy was preceded in death by his wife Mabel Kennedy and a brother Jasper Kennedy. He is survived by his mother Maude Johnson Kennedy of Traphill; a son Jason Kennedy & wife Dianna of Jonesville; a daughter Donna Jones & husband Mac of Thurmond; three brothers, Jesse Kennedy of Austin, Ray Kennedy of Traphill, and Walter Kennedy of Benham; five sisters, Brenda Bowers of Jonesville, Bernice Robinson of N. Wilkesboro, Barbara Caldwell of Millers Creek, Sally Andrews of Statesville, and Betty Daye of Traphill; two grandchildren, Carrie Jones and Colby Jones; and several nieces & nephews. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday, April 29, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Little Stone Mtn. Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Mike Caldwell and Rev. Amos Lyon officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:00 pm in the church. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 688 N. Bridge Street Elkin, NC 28621.