Burton Lee Kennington.He married Essie Vernice Holden on Bet. 13 Nov 1946 - 15 Feb 1981 in exact dates/not btw, daughter of Jesse Durant Holden and Evelena Lewis. More About Burton Lee Kennington and Essie Vernice Holden: Marriage: Bet. 13 Nov 1946 - 15 Feb 1981, exact dates/not btw.