Richard M. Kenan

Richard M. Kenan
Kenan in 1975
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 40th district
In office
1975–1976
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byJohn M. Rucker
Personal details
Born
Richard Maxwell Kenan

(1940-03-10)March 10, 1940
Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedDecember 31, 2020(2020-12-31) (aged 80)
Chapin, South Carolina, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of South Carolina

Richard Maxwell Kenan (March 10, 1940 – December 31, 2020) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1975 to 1976.

Life and career

Kenan was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, the son of Judson Glenn and Archel Clifton. He attended Asheboro High School, graduating in 1958. After graduating, he attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, earning his BS degree in 1962, which after earning his degree, he served in the United States Army. After his discharge, he attended the University of South Carolina, earning his JD degree in 1969.[1][2]

Kenan served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1975 to 1976.[3][4]

Death

Kenan died on December 31, 2020, in Chapin, South Carolina, at the age of 80.[5][6]

References

  1. ^ "Richard M. Kenan". Whitaker Funeral Home. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  2. ^ South Carolina Legislative Manual, General Assembly of South Carolina, 1976, p. 81
  3. ^ "Members of the 101st General Assembly - 1975 to 1976". SC Home. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  4. ^ "Former Members of the House: Sessions 101 to Current". South Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  5. ^ "Richard Kenan Obituary (1940-2020)". The State. January 6, 2021. Retrieved January 13, 2023 – via Legacy.com.
  6. ^ "Richard M. Kenan". Echovita. Retrieved July 8, 2025.