from the USTA Communications Department

Columbus, OH — John S. “Shack” Kenney DVM, 79, died Aug. 27, 2016, with his family by his side.

His lifelong love of horses led him to his distinguished career as an equine veterinarian, having also been one of the breeders of Albatross.

Dr. Kenney played a wicked good game of racquetball and tennis. His unabashed Southern charm, good looks, and snarky humor endeared him to many. The consummate curmudgeon, he loved to rile and be riled by anybody up for the challenge and would kill to win a heated game of Scrabble; he was also a really sore loser.

He ventured into real estate and truly enjoyed being a docent at Polly Hill Arboretum along with his wife, Corinne, whom he adored.

He is survived by Corinne; his children, Jonathan, Jennifer and Megan; brother, Charles; sister, Carolyn; grandchildren, Alex, Patrick and Lauren; great grandchild, Sydney Rose; and faithful Cairn terrier, Pip.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital (www.stjude.org) and/or The Polly Hill Arboretum on Martha’s Vineyard (www.pollyhillarboretum.org).