William Robert Kendall

William Robert Kendall, age 54, of Hot Springs, formerly Pine Bluff, died, Monday, March 18, 2013. He was born August 19, 1958 in Bakersfield, California, a son of William Edward Kendall and Loreda Rainwater Kendall. Mr. Kendall was a retired employee of the Arkansas Highway Department and was currently employed with the Oaklawn Race Track. He enjoyed carpentry and spending time with his family. Mr. Kendall was a member of Sulpher Springs Baptist Church. Mr. Kendall is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Paula Kendall; daughter Heather Kendall Straughn; parents, William Edward and Loreda Rainwater Kendall, all of Pine Bluff; four brothers, Mack Kendall of Alvin, Texas, Everett Kendall, Dennis Kendall and Dean Kendall, all of Pine Bluff; three grandchildren, Tammaria Straughn, Carter Straughn and Meaghan Straughn; special friend, Rebecca Hall of Hot Springs. Funeral services are 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Buie Funeral Home in Rison with Brother Billy West officiating. Burial will follow in Moore's Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Buie Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Chris Penny, Johnny Brown, Ronnie Womack, Jimmy Doss, Kelly Slater and David Hutchinson. Memorials may be made to Sulpher Springs Baptist Church, 9127 Sulpher Springs, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603.