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1945
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2018
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Hugh Kendall Obituary
Hugh Thomas Kendall, 73, of Destin, Florida, passed away on May 7, 2018 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. He was born on January 3, 1945 in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Joseph and Montez Kendall. He graduated from Englewood High School, Jacksonville, FL.
He was a long time resident of Fort Walton Beach moving here in 1973. He proudly served and worked for the United States Air Force and in the Civil Service from 1963-2004. Hugh was a car enthusiast, including drag racing, car customization and show cars, an avid outdoorsmen, and a community volunteer where he gave his time serving as Board of Directors for Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers, former Board of Director for AMI Kids Emerald Coast, former Board of Director of Sunset Vettes, former Board of Director of the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce. He was known throughout the civic community as a dedicated volunteer giving back to his community, which earned him Ambassador of the Year for the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce and Volunteer of the Year for Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Thomas Kendall and Montez Kuhn and is survived by his loving wife, Jill Kendall; children, Brian Kendall, Miranda (William) Hurst and Maci Kendall; grandchildren, Grace, Emily, Cole, Callie and Waylon; sister, Kay (Ben) Lane; brother, Noel (Nancy) Kuhn; and mother in law, Bettye Scott.
The family will receive friends at Davis-Watkins Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Road, NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL, on Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at Grace Church, 216 Eglin Parkway, Fort Walton Beach, FL, on Friday, May 11, 2018 at beginning at 11 am with
Dr. Dave Malheiro officiating. A private family burial will be at Barrancas National Cemetery with military honors at a later date.
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for Hugh Kendall
Niven Kendall Cranfill
June 30, 2018
Hugh Kendall was my distant Cousin, having the same great-grandparents. Hugh & I would play together when we were boys, when the Kendalls visited Denison, Texas. His parents, Joe T and Kay Kendall were great uncle & aunt, and I believe that Hugh would have been a friend if we had lived closer.
Juan March
May 11, 2018
Hugh, I was just a kid when we met at Eglin. The success I enjoy today is in great part due to you guidance, mentoring and friendship. I will always be grateful. God bless!
Corey Scott
May 10, 2018
Truly a special person, to me and many others...I'm glad you are part of my family!
Sherry Rushing
May 10, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Henghold Surgery Group
May 10, 2018
You were a joy to see in our office. We will all never forget your kind words and sweet smile. Many thoughts and prayers to your family.
Jon paul mcdonald
May 10, 2018
he will be miss very much i will seeing he at craw fish boil he was a great person and a good friend
Shirley McAfee
May 10, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Remember to lean on your family and friends, we are here for you and love you!
May 10, 2018
Who said mother-in-laws couldn't have good relations with her daughter's choice - the Lord is our family's common factor. See you there, Hugh! "Nana"
Christina Desjardin
May 10, 2018
A true Gentelman , Hugh you will be missed.
I enjoyed our talks over the years and hearing your stories.
Amazing Father, Loving Husband and a True Friend.
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