Jimie Kendall

Mr. Jimie Kendall, age 80, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020. He was born July 7, 1940, in Moss, Tennessee, to Abert and Dovey Lee (Reecer) Kendall. Mr. Kendall was a resident of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, for the past 10 years. He was a resident of Anderson/Pendleton, Indiana, for 44 years. Jim was Church of Christ by faith. He was a devoted husband, a wonderful father, the best grandfather, and a fun-loving great grandfather. Jimie was a veteran of the armed forces, serving his country in the United States Air Force. He worked at GM for 31 years before retiring. He loved to fish, hunt, farm, pan for gold, and dig for diamonds. He loved to travel and explore all areas of the United States, Belize, Canada, and Mexico. He had a great sense of humor, never met a stranger, and always had a kind word to say about people. He always had a welcoming smile and a friendly handshake. Jim is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Nettie Jean (Shirk) Kendall; parents; brother, Bill Kendall; sister, Louise (Kendall) Arnett. Jimie is survived by his daughter, Virginia Stewart of Chesterfield, Indiana; son, Rex Kendall of Terre Haute, Indiana; daughter, Kerrie Henderson and husband Jim of Pendleton, Indiana; grandchildren, Jerry Stewart and wife Jess, Kailan Lilly and husband Joe, Kyle Stewart and wife Bre; great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Emmalynn, and Hadlee; brothers, George Kendall, Robert Kendall and wife Annette, Richard Kendall and wife Kathy, Randall Kendall and wife Linda, Rondall Kendall and wife Ann, sisters, Truvenia Finley, and Wanda Netherton. Jim enjoyed spending time and traveling with his four-legged companions – Edith and, best-buddy Tucker. A receiving of friends and family will be 3:00– 4:30 PM, and a memorial service from 4:30-5:00 PM Friday, October 9, 2020, at Loose Funeral Home and Crematory 200 West 53rd Street in Anderson, Indiana. Mr. Kendall's death occurred after a short battle with cancer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rich and Robin Porter Cancer Research Center at the Indiana State University Foundation. https://www.indstate.edu/give

Jimie Kendall

July 7, 1940 - September 28, 2020