Born November 29, 1949, he was a son of the late William Thomas and Geraldine Kenney.

Phil graduated from Charleston High School in 1967 and attended West Virginia State College. He served his country for four years in the Navy in Vietnam and earned several medals. He was a member the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Charleston. Phil was a true gentleman and was a truly caring and giving man. He was always a jokester and a trivia buff who enjoyed making people smile. He loved doing karaoke, especially “The Monster Mash.” That was the crowd's favorite. His zest for life should be envied by all.

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Kenney; son, Shawn Christopher of Charleston; stepson, Scott and his wife, Christine, of Charleston, stepdaughters Jessica Whitlock and her husband, David, of East Bend, N.C., and Jamaica Smithson and her husband, Mike, of Charleston; a very special aunt, Gynith Lewis of Charleston; cousin, Renee Bevino of North Charleston; and many other family and friends.

Honoring Phil's wishes, he will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home, 5233 Rocky Fork Road, Cross Lanes.