Christopher Michael Kennedy, 24, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2016 in Middlesboro, KY. He was born at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse on October 31, 1991. He was a graduate of Manlius Pebble Hill School and attended Onondaga Community College.
Christopher is survived by his mother, Adrienne M. Kennedy and his father, Gregory L. Bates; a son Malakhi Cameron Kennedy; siblings Jacquiese Bates, Marquiese Bates, Nakir Bates, Naya Bates and Gregory Bates Jr.; his maternal grandmother, Barbara Kennedy and pre-deceased by his maternal grandfather Marcus Kennedy, Jr.; his paternal grandparents Linda K. Bates, Gregory Matthews, James Matthews and Betty Matthews; his maternal uncle Marcus (Doreen) Kennedy, III; maternal aunt Andréa (Stephen) Tull; several cousins Ashley Tull, Jasmine Kennedy, Makenzie Kennedy and Madisyn Kennedy; a nephew Stephon Bates and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 1st at Burns Garfield Funeral Home, 3175 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY 13224 at 11:00 AM. Calling hours will be from 10am – 11am. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, immediately following the service.