James L Kendall

James L Kendall obituary, North Canton, OH

James L Kendall

James Kendall Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Reed Funeral Home - Canton Chapel on Oct. 1, 2025.

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James L. Kendall, 63, of Canton, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025 peacefully at home. He was born October 12, 1961 in Canton, the son of David Arnold and Ruth (Currico) Kendall Sr. James had been employed with Pittsburg Paint and Glass where he was a painter and sandblaster for 15 years before retiring.
Survivors include his mother, Ruth Kendall; life partner of 44 years, Brenda Campbell; his children, Tonya Campbell, James Campbell, Michael Campbell, and Charlene Kendall; his grandchildren, Da'Vion Gomez, Tyla Campbell, Kaliya Dotson, Haili Kendall, Kanei Dotson, and Xavier Kendall; his great grandchildren, Da'Vion Gomez II, Malekai Gomez, Eri'Anna Gomez, and Klover Turick; his siblings, David Kendall Jr., Keith (Donna) Kendall, and Darla Buffington; along with numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.
James is preceded in death by his father, David Arnold Kendall Sr. and sister in-law, Lori Kendall.
There will be a Celebration of James's Life held at Diamond Community Park (2782 Diamond Street NE Canton, Ohio 44721) on Friday, August 8, 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Online condolences and fond memories may be left for the family at www.reedfuneralhome.com.
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