William Edward Kendall

William Edward Kendall, age 85, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022 peacefully at his home with his family at his bedside. He was born April 4, 1937 in Lepanto, Arkansas to the late Robert and Julie Kendall. Mr. Kendall worked for the Arkansas State Highway Department retiring in 1977. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, one brother, two sisters and one son, William Robert Kendall and one daughter-in-law Trisha Kendall.

He is survived by his wife and love of his life, Loreda Kendall, whom he married in March of 1955, four sons, Mack Kendall (Lisa), Everett Kendall, Dennis Kendall, and Dean Kendall and his wife Tammie; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Buie Funeral Home in Rison.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 17, 2022 at Buie Funeral Home in Rison with his grandson Dennis Kendall officiating. Interment will follow in Moore’s Church Cemetery.

Arrangements by Buie Funeral Home of Rison (870) 325-6216.