Robert "Robbie" Kennedy

Benson, NC:  Mr. Robert "Robbie" David Kennedy, age 37, of 103 Ennis Road, Lot 4, died Saturday at his residence.  Memorial Services will be held 2:00PM Thursday at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel in Benson. Officiating will be Rev. Paul Burgess.             Robbie was born on July 20, 1979 in Johnston County to Judy Stephenson Kennedy and the late Robert Denning Kennedy. He was a 1997 graduate of South Johnston High School and employed by Crossroads Fire & Protection Company of Benson.  Robbie was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert W. "Pete" and Louise Young Kennedy and maternal grandparents, Harold "Pete" and Tera Wood Stephenson.             Surviving in addition to his mother are brother, Stephen Kennedy of Four Oaks; Uncle Ronny Kennedy and wife, Michele of Benson; and Aunt Teresa Saunders and husband, Fred of  Summerville SC.             The family will receive friends immediately following the Memorial Service.               In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to one's favorite charity.