Alvis Dean Kennedy died Friday night, October 12, 2012 in the home he shared with the love of his life, Mollie Burton in Lawton, Oklahoma after a courageous battle with melanoma. He was born October 27th, 1939 to Alvis Thomas and Myrtie Kennedy in Mineral Springs, AR. Mr. Kennedy is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Laudell Hill and infant son, Lynn Scott Kennedy. He is survived by Mollie Burton, brother and sister-in-law Don M and Mary Beth Kennedy of Edmond, OK, nieces and nephews: Stephanie and David Quinn, Karen and Gregg Rawls, Scott and Sali Kennedy, Kenneth and Maureen Schein, Gary and Marie Schein, Michael and Georgie Schein, Kathy Schein and their children. He will also be missed by Dr. Bonnie Burton and Mike Salazar, Maggi Burton and Ken Warner, Tom and Sherry Burton, Brenda and James Shehan and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Alvis graduated from Lawton High School in 1957. He served our Country in the Marine Corp for 4 years in CA, Japan and on the Midway as an aircraft mechanic. After his tour he returned to Lawton where he worked with his parents at Midwest Photo Service evenings and weekends. His next full time venture as a photographer / videographer spanned an amazing 30 years Civil Service at Fort Sill, OK where Alvis retired as Director of Photography: Test and Experimentation Command, Fire Support, January 1995. After retirement, Alvis went into Real Estate with Ron Nance and later Burton Realtors for over 10 years. Alvis had a real heart for community improvement and served the Lawton-Fort Sill Community as LCT Guild President, LCT Board, Planning commission, Councilman 1989-1994, Mayor Protem 1992-1993. He also made a real difference in the lives of the poor and elderly with his work with the Lawton Housing Authority where he was Board Chairman for the last several years and named Commissioner of the year in 2005. Alvis was awarded the Order of Saint Barbara in December of 1994. He was a member of Boulevard Christian Church. Alvis was a dedicated son providing care and support for his mother and father as they aged. He was proud of and supportive of friends and family as he celebrated their achievements. He was loyal and loving and impeccably dressed. He had a very dry sense of humor right up to the end. He made us laugh and we loved him so!!! The family is especially grateful for all those who have reached out and provided support during the last few months. A special thanks also for the kind and loving care provided by Christine of Promise Care Hospice. A memorial service will be held at Boulevard Congregational and Christian Church on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 2:00 PM with Dr. Ralph Alexander, pastor officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Becker Funeral Home & Cremation Service.