Thomas Seilles Kennedy, IV, 38, of Pensacola, FL passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022.

He was born on May 1, 1984, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL to Thomas S. and Sheryl Kennedy. He graduated from George Stone Technical College in 2001 with a High School diploma and attended Pensacola Junior College. He enjoyed gaming, reading, animals, history, movies, and music. He was an incredibly talented artist. He had a kind heart, loved helping others, and had a great sense of humor and loved playing harmless pranks on loved ones. He loved spending time with family, especially his niece and nephew.

His loving and generous spirit will be deeply missed by those who knew him and cared about him.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Thomas S. Kennedy, Jr. and Nell Kennedy; maternal grandparents, Thomas and Wylda Starling; father, Thomas S. Kennedy, III; as well as his uncle, Bruce Abbey.

Survivors include his mother, Sheryl Kennedy; sister, Mallory McNary (Jordan) of Pensacola, FL; niece, Hallow McNary; nephew, Zinnamon McNary; sister, Vanessa Kennedy of Mt. Pleasant, SC; his aunt, Pam Abbey of Newburyport, MA; cousins, Logan and Allie Abbey and baby Leon of Portland, ME; as well as his aunt and uncle, Carey Kennedy (John Price).

The family will be having a private Celebration of Life Service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lakeview Center, Inc. or the Hotel for Dogs and Cats Adoption Center.

The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. David Josephs and the wonderful case management team that was like a second family to Thomas, also dear family friend, Rick Dye.