Dr. Brent Kennedy peacefully passed away in his sleep on July
27th. With his passing we lost one of the most intelligent jokesters around. Brent was a man of
many things- a real anomaly in so many ways- and an incredibly accomplished one at that. Against so
many odds, he rose to the top of all things he set out to achieve in his lifetime.
Some of his successes include attaining prestigious acronyms
like DDS and MD, earned through programs at Case Western Dental School, St Luke's Hospital in
Cleveland, the Jacksonville Memorial Hospital, and Hahnemann Medical School. With his prolific
education and training he continued on, both in practice and as a teacher, to be a true pioneer in
the field of Oral and Maxillofacial and Cosmetic Surgery. Other impressive accomplishments are
published author, lecturer, teacher, fly fisherman, as well as an avid car, food, and wine
enthusiast.
The list could go on and on, but he would be the first to tell
you that his most significant achievements of all are the well earned and established titles of
dedicated husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and caring son and brother. His love was
fierce in all the best ways, and was something all of his family members and friends were so lucky
to have in their lives.
He is survived by the love of his life and wife of 55 years,
Gay, daughters Michelle (Travis) Maak, Keri (Carter) Young, his 4 grandchildren Aiden, Abigail,
Hailey, and Coen, as well as his sister Shannon Kennedy.
His wit, dry sense of humor, and sarcasm will be missed by all
that knew him. Rest in Peace and Love BK. May your brilliance and humor continue on through all
that knew you.
In lieu of a funeral service, the family will be holding a private
celebration of life in his memory.
