Nelson Lavonne Kennamer
September 29, 1934 - March 10, 2015
Nelson Lavonne Kennamer, age 80, of Grant, AL, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. He was a graduate of Kate Duncan Smith DAR School and a member of the Swearengin Church of Christ. After a tour of service in the Navy, he became a tankerman on the riverboats. In the early 60s, he began Kennamer Brothers Trucking of which his two children continue to operate today. He retired to run the family cattle farm, which was his true passion. Mr. Kennamer is survived by his wife of 58 years: Shelby Jean Kennamer; son: Terry Kennamer (Cissy); daughter: Susie Carnes (Ronnie); grandchildren: Jason Carnes, Emily Carnes, Ellie Kennamer, and Michael Kennamer; step-granddaughter: McKenzie Hardin; and step-great-grandson: Owen Hardin. He is preceded in death by his parents: Roy Kennamer, Sr. and Nellie Skelton Kennamer; grandson: Benjamin Kennamer Carnes; sister: Juanita Barnett; and brothers: Clyde Kennamer, William Glenn “Doc” Kennamer, John M. “Sonny” Kennamer, and Roy “Buddy” Kennamer, Jr. The family will receive friends at Grant Memorial Chapel on Friday, March 13, 2015, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 14, 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with interment following in Free Home Cemetery. Bro. Steve Stanfield and Bro. Clayton Tuggle will officiate. Pallbearers will be Ralph Dowdy, Charlie Ayers, Eddie Wilkerson, Brad Kennamer, Jeff Kennamer, and Barry Kennamer. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to the Free Home Cemetery Foundation, Post Office Box 442, Grant, AL 35747.
Nelson Lavonne Kennamer, age 80, of Grant, AL, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. He was a graduate of Kate Duncan Smith DAR School and a member of the Swearengin Church of Christ. After a tour of service in the Navy,... View Obituary & Service Information