Louis Octave "Louie" Kennedy

Louis Octave “Louie” Kennedy peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at the age of 65. Beloved husband of Alana Dufour Kennedy. Son of the late Jacob L. Kennedy, Sr. and Odile Borne Kennedy. Father of Heidi Varnado, Melanie Franklin, Jennifer Smith and Alisha Kennedy. Survived by 10 Grandchildren. Louis is also survived by his siblings, Valerine Kennedy Ward, Nunnie Kennedy Webre, Jacob “Jake” L. Kennedy, Jr. and the late Jacqueline “Jackie” Kennedy Carlson. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and many other relatives and friends. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and resided in Picayune, Mississippi. He served his country while enlisted in the United States Naval Air Reserve. He was a former Police Officer for the City of Gretna, LA and he worked for Avondale Shipyards, Textron Marine, Inc., Fastening Solutions and Northrop Grumman. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA on Thursday evening, February 25, 2016 from 6PM until 10PM. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Friday morning, February 26, 2016 from 8AM until 11AM. A Funeral Mass will be held at the funeral home on Friday at 11AM. Interment will be in McDonoghville Cemetery, Gretna, LA.