In Memory

John Merritt Kendall - Class Of 1958

John Merritt Kendall

John Merritt Kendall

May 18, 1940 - January 31, 2010

 

John  Kendall  
John Merritt Kendall

Abilene, Texas

John Merritt Kendall, the son of P. L. and Kathryn S. Kendall was born May 18, 1940 in Abilene, Texas and left this world to be with the Lord on January 31, 2010. The celebration of his life will be held at Oldham Lane Church of Christ at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 5th, visitation will be at North's Funeral Home, 242 Orange Street, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 4th.

John was reared on the family farm near Tuscola, Texas. He graduated from Jim Ned High School in May 1957. He joined the Air Force and was stationed in Tokyo, Japan where he met his wife, Kyoko (Kay). They had four children, one of which preceded them in death. John worked for Timex, H and R Block, and Abilene Christian University and delivered the Abilene Reporter News for several years. John also ran a small bookkeeping and seasonal tax preparation service. He was a member of the Jaycees until 1975. He was a member of the Oldham Church of Christ. His passing brings heart-felt memories to many people.

He is survived by three children: Linda Kendall-Thompson, John Michael Kendall and Merritt Lee Kendall, 10 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Peter L. Kendall of Orange, Texas.

Online condolences can be made at
www.northsfuneralhome.com