William Kapell Kennedy went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 11, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio to parents William (Sandra) Kennedy and Bernice Jones. He attended Buchtel High School. He was a Christian. William did factory work and also ran a carwash.

William loved to go fishing in his spare time, loved playing the lottery and customizing his own collection of unique cars. He also took pride in his appearance, even if it was to sit on the couch.

To know William was to love him. He was well known for cracking jokes on his friends and family. Most of his time was spent with his dad, who he called, “My main man!”

William was preceded in death by his grandmother, Ola May Kennedy; grandfather, Kapell Kennedy; uncle, Eddie Lee Jones; aunt, Eunice Jones; sister, Teara Jones (Lambchop); brother, Charles Williams; and nephew, Elijah Kennedy, Jr.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his father, William (Sandra) Kennedy; mother, Bernice Jones; life partner, Dewanda Williams; children, William Kennedy, Jr. and Tanayia Jones; step-children, Antigone Williams and Charles Williams; Goddaughter, Shanelle Franklin; grandchildren, Ahmier, D’Aisha, Calvin and Caden; sisters, Shawn and Erica Breanna Jones; brothers, Elijah Kennedy and Eric Jones; in-laws, Janita Williams, Warren (Nadja) Williams and Ericka Andrews; special aunties, Lorene Middlebrooks and Johnny Brown; special niece, Alexandria White; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.