James "Winky" Kennedy, 79 of Magee, MS passed away Saturday, June 21, 2025 at the St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. He was born Monday, November 26, 1945 in Puckett, Mississippi.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from 4:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee in Magee, Mississippi. Burial will follow in Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery in Magee, MS. Bro Lonnie Wood and Bro. Gary Roberts will officiate. Colonial Chapel Funeral Home of Magee is in charge of arrangements. 601-849-5031

If you asked anyone in Simpson County if they knew Winky Kennedy, their face would surely light up. Winky was well known and deeply loved throughout the community. He had a passion for fishing and racing, but above all, he was devoted to sharing the love of Jesus.

Winky had a heart for people and was often described as having the gift of exhortation. He lived that calling every day—lifting others up, spreading joy, and always finding a way to make someone laugh. It was not unusual to find him out in town praying with strangers or boldly witnessing to anyone he met. Grateful for all that God had done in his life, Winky was committed to making sure everyone around him knew the goodness of the Lord.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Bea  Kennedy; parents; Timon Kennedy, Sr and Lola  Kennedy;  grandchild, Hunter Brown; brother, Timon Kennedy,  Jr..

Survivors include his sons, Anthony Kennedy (Terry) and Kevin Kennedy; daughter, Donna  Kennedy  Meloling;  grandchildren, Jacob  Kennedy  (Cortnee), Austin  Kennedy, Kristen  Kennedy, Eli Meloling, Kali Meloling; sisters, Betty  Rose  Brown, Selvis  Jean Cook (Eugene) and Linda  Faye  Powell;  great grandchildren, Braydon  Kennedy, Landan  Kennedy, Breelynn  Kennedy, Laine  Brown and Taylor  Brown; and a host of  nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Jacob Kennedy, Eli Meloling, Randy Kennedy, Ronnie Kennedy, Stevie Kennedy, Bobby Kennedy, Roger Kennedy, and Michael Knight.

Honorary pallbearers will be Austin Michael Kennedy, Braydon Kennedy, and Landan Kennedy.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.colonialchapelmageemendenhall.com