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Brian Kendall Obituary
Brian Lee Kendall
May 24, 1959 - April 12, 2024
DECATUR - Brian Lee Kendall, 64, of Decatur, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024 at home.
The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Moran and Goebel Funeral Home.
A Celebration of Life in true Brian fashion will take place at 3350 W. Marietta Street, Decatur, IL 62522 on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Brian was born May 24, 1959, to Howard and Betty (Hill) Kendall in Longview, Illinois. Brian was a carpenter/roofer by trade. Brian had a dedicated and accomplished work ethic. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan. He belonged to the Eagles Lodge and was a long-time member. His greatest passion in life was spending time with those he loved, and hosting cook outs.
Brian is survived and lovingly remembered by his children: Josh (Brandy) Kendall, Gabrielle (Christopher Coble) Kendall, Mariah (Travis) Tuttle; partner, Dawn Brown; his brothers: Dennis "Chrome" Kendall, Michael (Patricia) Kendall, Alan Kendall; honorary sister and best friend, Michelle Kendall; and grandchildren: Makaylie Gossett, Nathan Hanson, Brayden, Emelia, Wyatt Coble, Bradley, Andrew, Kaywin Tuttle.
Brian is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Randy Kendall.
Online condolences can be left at www.moranandgoebel.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Mark Morville
May 19, 2024
Miss you the first love of my best friend Dawn's love and miss you Brian love ya dawn and family my heart goes out to you love always Mark Morville
sarah mcgrath
April 16, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services2801 N. Monroe, Decatur, IL 62526
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