Zema Kendrick Obituary
Zema "Mack" L. Kendrick, 81, of Poplar Bluff, MO passed away on September 25, 2025 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Mack was born on September 13, 1944 to Zema and Cordia Estelle (Worthington) Kendrick in Kennett, Missouri. He married Donna Smith, she survives.
Mack enjoyed rabbit and squirrel hunting and gardening. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
Mack is survived by spouse, Donna Kendrick, daughter, Jessica Cruse (Buck) of Bloomfield, Missouri, son, Jason Kendrick of Poplar Bluff, grandchildren, Amanda Mitts (Payton) of Diaz, Arkansas, Andrew Ellsworth (Emily) of Jackson, Missouri, Emily Bles (Jonah) of Sikeston, Missouri, Great grandchildren, Luke Mitts, Josie Mitts, Lucah Bles, Lottie Mae Bles, brother, Alton Kendrick of Wentzville, Missouri, and sister, Sandra Franklin of Hollywood, Maryland.
Mack was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, John S. Kendrick, Willie Ray Kendrick, Jimmie Kendrick, Essie McMahon, Margaret Moore and Wilma Faye South.
A private memorial service will take place at 3pm Sunday, September 28,2025. Burial will be in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, at a later date.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
701 Vine St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
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