Timothy “Tim” Reed Kenney

Mr. Timothy “Tim” Reed Kenney, age 71, of Dalton passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday November 2, 2023.

He was born January 15, 1952 in Tallassee, AL to the late Dent Brazzel and Velia Mae Reed Kenney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his best friends since childhood, Bryant Harper and Phil Willis.

Tim is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, William “Bill” and Ina Fae Kenney of Rocky Face, GA; two nieces, Rebecca Terry (Nicholas Guccia) and Rachel (Jeff) Lea of Rocky Face, GA; great nephews Jacob Lea, Ryker Terry and Jonathan “J.D.” Lea, great niece Reagan Lea all of Rocky Face, GA; love of his life, Winona Palmer.

Tim enlisted and served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict earning highest awards for leadership during bootcamp. He would speak fondly of his time serving as an air traffic controller and of the people he met while serving his country. After his time in the USAF, he attended Auburn University and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration (Industrial Management). Tim then began his career in the textile industry working for clothing and carpet manufacturers in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia and Kentucky. His proudest professional accomplishments include owning and running businesses with his brother and living out the American dream despite having started out in a small mill village.

Tim loved Auburn University. He especially loved talking for hours about Auburn football and “the message boards” with his brother and best friends. He was an avid collector of records, old movies, fishing lures and tools. He was a proud parent to many beloved pets; Rocky, Bandit and Smokey to name a few.

Tim lived in and visited many places, and met many people. He was a keen observer of human behavior. His observation skills translated into the most entertaining true stories and his impersonations made you think you knew the larger than life characters he spoke about. He was rarely without a story, joke or smile to share.

A memorial service will be held in Tallassee, AL for friends and family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Humane Society of Northwest Georgia.

Arrangements by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Georgia, 30721, 706.226.4002 www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org and www.ogr.org.