Michael R. Kenney

March 2, 1954 - November 1, 2019

Michael R. Kenney of Charlotte went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 1, 2019 after a courageous battle with leukemia. Mike was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend and will be missed by the many lives that he impacted. He was born March 2, 1954 in Lansing, Michigan to the late William A. and Marilyn J. (Kyes) Kenney. Mike graduated from Grand Ledge High School Class of 1972 and worked for Meridian Magnesium as a Master Die Caster. He enjoyed hunting, boating, snowmobiling, riding his Harley Davison motorcycle and cooking barbecue for his family and friends. Mike along with his wife Penny thought it was important to give back and help others and took time to mentor several young men who have turned out to be very good friends of the family. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Penny D. (Klettke); daughter, Stacie (Aaron) Straw; grandchildren, Montanna and Liana Straw; great grandchildren, Garrett and Remington; siblings, Dave (Debra) and Becky Kenney; sister-in-law, Glenna Kenney; nephews, Dave II and Mitch (Virginia) Kenney. Mike was preceded in death by brother, Bill Kenney. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at the Holihan-Atkin-Barclay Funeral Home, Grand Ledge with Pastor Randy Royston, officiating. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. Visitation will be Monday from 5-8:00 p.m. and Tuesday from 10-11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to New Hope Community Church, 436 W. Harris Street, Charlotte, Michigan 48813.