James G. Kennedy, 86, of Dubuque, died Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at his home in Dubuque.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm Friday, February 9, 2024 at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory.

The Funeral Service for James will be 10:30 am Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home & Crematory. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery in Dubuque.

James was born May 5, 1937, in Sioux City, IA, the son of Harold Griffith and Ann (Westlund) Kennedy. In 1957 he married Frances “Fran” Sisson in Sioux City, IA.

James attended high school in Correctionville, Iowa and graduated in 1955. He then attended Morningside College where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree and graduated in 1960. He served in the United States Army from July 25, 1957 until June 1, 1959.

James worked as a Certified Public Accountant with RSM, formerly McGladrey & Pullen, for 33 years. Previously, he started his career working for the IRS for 7 years. Jim was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He served as Trustee of Treasurer for 20 years for Bethany Home, Dubuque, was a member of the Board of Directors with Cottingham & Butler, Dubuque, and also served on the finance committee for the University of Dubuque. Outside of work, Jim enjoyed golfing and was a member of the Dubuque Golf & Country Club.

Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Fran; three children, Vicki Kennedy of Temple, TX, Murray (Kim) Kennedy of Westminster, CO, and David Kennedy of Boulder, CO; nine grandchildren, Robert Langan, Allison Kennedy, Michael Langan, James Kennedy, Brian Kennedy, Alex Kennedy, Sarah Kennedy, Jesse Strang, and Sophie Kennedy; and three great-grandchildren, Sabina Frances Langan, Frances Ruth Langan, and Corbin James Langan.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers: John Kennedy and Donald Kennedy; and his sister, Maureen Davis.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for International Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva Association (IFOPA 501c3).

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences sent to the family by visiting James’s obituary at www.hskfhcares.com.