WCF SECTION PRESS RELEASE #25-02
RICH KENNEDY N4ESS IS A SILENT KEY
On January 9, 2025, Rich Kennedy N4ESS, became a Silent Key. Kennedy was 74 years old at the time of his passing. First licensed in 1965, Kennedy had served for three years as President of the Lakeland Amateur Radio Club, was VE team leader for a number of years for the Lakeland Amateur Radio Club, and from early 2017 until early 2021 served as the ARRL Affiliated Clubs Coordinator for the ARRL West Central Florida Section. At the time of his passing Kennedy was serving as President of the Zephyrhills Amateur Radio Club.
In his professional career, Kennedy served in the military and was a retired sheriff’s deputy of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, and also served overseas as a helicopter pilot.
Darrell Davis KT4WX, Assistant Section Manager of the ARRL West Central Florida Section made the following comments, “You always knew it was Rich when you saw him with his tiny little bottle of Tobasco sauce on a holder on his belt. He always have very interesting stories to tell, and was a good friend not only to me but to amateur radio. He contributed much to amateur radio and the service is better for it.”
For the full obituary you may go to https://www.hodgesfuneralhome.com/obituaries/obituary-listings?obId=34372969
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturday, January 25, at Hodges Funeral Home, Dade City. Funeral Services will take place 12:00 pm at the funeral home.