He leaves to cherish his memories: his children, Teresa L. Kennard, Angela M. Patton Kennard, Edward W. Kennard, Jr. (Janet), Lillian W. Kennard, Brandon M. Duck, Latisha C. Duck, and Sharnell M. Patterson of Starkville, MS; Edwin J. Kennard and Edwon D. Kennard of Birmingham, AL; grandchildren, Zoriah A. Kennard and Riley Patterson of Starkville, MS, Morgan S. Kennard and Edward W. Kennard, III of Tupelo, MS; three sisters, Matilda Riley Alexander of Ocean Springs, MS, Peggy Jones and Vicki Williams of Starkville, MS; and a host of relatives and friends.