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Karl Kendrick Obituary
Franklin - Karl Kendrick died on August 27, 2018, at the age of 57. Karl is survived by his wife Stacey Kendrick; their daughters Kory Kendrick and Jamie Tarver (Eric); brothers Rick Kendrick (Jackie), Mark Kendrick (Faith) and Scott Kendrick; parents Ruth and Richard Kendrick; and dog Henry.
Karl was born and raised in Clearfield, PA and graduated from Clearfield High School. He attended the Rochester Institute of Technology, where he met his wife Stacey, and was a member of the Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity. He graduated with a degree in graphic arts and photography and had a successful career as a printer, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. He ultimately started his own printing business, Two Daughters.
Karl's greatest gift was his ability to make friends with everyone he met. Whether it was walking Henry on the streets of Leiper's Fork, at church service or at one of the many concerts Karl attended across the country, his infectious smile and friendly personality made everyone feel like they were with an old friend. Karl was always the first person to introduce himself to someone new and make sure that they felt welcome.
Karl was a pillar of the Leiper's Fork community, where he lived and was known and beloved by everyone. An active member of the Hillsboro United Methodist Church, he was involved with leading the church's youth group and vacation bible school, and served as the church's unofficial Roaming Listener, tasked with keeping tabs on the community and mobilizing community members to help anyone in need. Karl also was an avid tennis player, bowler and pool player.
A memorial service will be held August 30, 2018, at 4 pm at the Hillsboro United Methodist Church. Following the service, his family will honor Karl's fun-loving personality with a celebration of his life next door at the church pavillion. Anyone who had the privilege of knowing Karl is welcome to attend and share their favorite stories of Karl with his friends and family.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the newly established Karl Kendrick Roaming Listener Fund at the Hillsboro United Methodist Church; the church will use these funds to help people in the community who are in need. Contributions can be made online at hillsboroumc.com/give or by check to 5313 Old Hwy 96, Franklin, TN 37064
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Memories and Condolences
for Karl Kendrick
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Keith Bertram
August 25, 2020
Picture of Karl and his dog Henry from the last time I was with Karl (2017).
Greg McNair
August 23, 2020
Still missing you Karl and especially our times when we played tennis. Hope all is well with Stacey and the family. Thinking of you guys!
Greg McNair
August 25, 2019
Hi Stacey,
Just a brief note to say I was thinking of you and your family as we approach the anniversary of Karls passing. I hope you all are doing OK. If I can help you in any way, please contact me.
I certainly miss Karl as I know you do.
Blessings to you!
Greg McNair
United Method Vhurch Graduation ~1966
Audrey (Audi) Clark Brehm
June 16, 2019
jUNE 2016
TOM SHEFRIN
April 18, 2019
Still missing you, Karl .
Paul Noonan
April 17, 2019
Stacey, I am deeply saddened to learn about Karl's passing. I always considered him a kindred spirit and it always felt as if i had seen him every day even though it was sometimes years. My family and I will keep you in our thoughts.
Greg McNair
September 19, 2018
A great friend! A terrific tennis partner!
Karl, you will be missed and remembered!
RIP, buddy!
Rebecca Melton
September 4, 2018
Stacey,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can do anything to help during this time.
Sincerely,
Ron Worley
September 4, 2018
Karl was a great guy! I was one of his customers and went to lunch with him about 3 weeks ago. We were even planning to go to a concert together one of these days up at Red Rocks Colorado. He was a great friend and he will very much be missed.
Ralph Kendrick
September 1, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss. I think Karl was my 2nd cousin.
Brad Smith
August 31, 2018
Very sorry to hear about this. Was a pleasure working with Karl. He will be missed.
Barbara Goldschmidt
August 30, 2018
Heidi Baron
August 30, 2018
Stacey, Our hearts are breaking for you Kory and Jamie and your family. Sending hugs and much love. Heidi, Mike, Megan and Jeff Baron
Lori Manogue
August 30, 2018
Karl with a K. He always when I say always had a smile on his face and one of the best laughs Ive ever heard. I can honestly say when you think happy you see Karls smile.. To his kids can I say your dad spoke the world of you... And Stacy the world of you to no matter what much much love to all of you my prayers are with you all. Lori❤
August 30, 2018
Karl had adopted here and Leiper's Fork as his
home. We will all miss him and his walks with Henry.
Our condolences to Stacey and family.
We don't need to lose any more around here from Leipers Fork.
Carter and Janet Butler
Debbie Fenton
August 30, 2018
So sorry to hear of the passing of Karl. Sending love and prayers to Karl's family and friends. Rest In Peace, Karl.
Ira Kessler
August 30, 2018
Stacey, my condolences to you and your family.
August 30, 2018
Stacey and all of Karl's family,
Our most sincere sympathies to all of you at this time of great grief and sorrow. Your loss will linger, as will your sorrow, but your memories will keep Karl in your hearts way beyond.
Karl died much to soon.
What we will remember will be Karl's ever-present smile and his enthusiasm for life itself. It was his gift to all of us who knew him.
May he rest in peace and may all of you find that same peace.
Merle and Bob Higdon
Carol (Kimmey) & Ron Nuske
August 30, 2018
My heartfelt sympathy to you Stacey, your daughters and your entire families for the loss of Karl. I am very sorry and sad. He was a special person with a contagious smile. I pray that you can find comfort in your many beautiful memories and hold them close to help you through the days ahead. All of my love and prayers to you all during this sad time.
Lori Heddinger
August 30, 2018
Stacey,
Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your wonderful Karl. Ira and I are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and hearts.
Jeff Norton
August 30, 2018
Stacey, Kory and Jamie,
I offer my deepest sympathy to you, the extended family and Karls' multitude of friends.
Jack and Jo Ramos
August 29, 2018
Karl
When Jack and I met you the first time it was thanks to Henry. As always, a group of us were enjoying a frosty adult beverage in front of Pucketts when this beautiful
Black dog came running up to all of us. Instantly, the words it's Henry came out of the group more than once! I'll go inside and call Karl followed next. Henry spent the next few minutes being loved on by everyone before Karl walked down the street with a leash to come retrieve him.
Never having before met Karl or Henry, Jack immediately commented on how beautiful Henry was and it seemed like from that moment on we were three old friends. Ever time after that evening Karl and Henry always made it a point to stop, even if just for a moment to chat or ask how our day was treating us. His sweet nature was infectious! Karl and Henry both became a fixture in Leiper's Fork and the hearts of all of us. God speed our good friend. May the angels in Heaven watch over you until we meet again.❤
Cynthia Paschal
August 29, 2018
Dear Stacey, I'm so sorry for your loss. These words are so inadequate. May loving memories of Karl and the knowledge that you are held close in the palm of God's hand comfort you.
Chris Kunz
August 29, 2018
I am sure I am like many others in Karl's life and first had a work relationship with Karl. But that was never enough for Karl, he always wanted to have a personal friendship with everyone he worked with.
In all honesty, I think he worked and traveled to keep filling his life with more people he could call friends.
I always looked forward to having Karl visit to build on our friendship. He was a person that I deeply respected and will miss dearly.
My thoughts and prayers to all of Karl's family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.
Beth Fulesday Hallstrom
August 29, 2018
The hair is certainly different, but I would recognize that handsome face forever!
He was my seventh grade (secret probably to only me) crush. My husband (who grew up in the neighborhood and was in Rick's class) and I lived near his parents. So friendly and warm-they imparted many fine qualities to their sons.
I remember Karl as sweet, friendly and kind; so, so handsome and tall. Oh, that long black hair!
His obituary vividly describes a man who embraced life, love and faith. I adore the Random Listener ministry concept! I'm sure he touched many lives and achieved what we all long for: to make a difference.
We are grieving another classmate this week, Lori Moyer. She is the thirty-sixth '79er to pass away. This is such a sad, yet bittersweet time as we remember them.
I pray his family finds comfort and peace and that his girls know they will always have good friends in Clearfield.
Nisewonger Family
August 29, 2018
Dick and Ruth,
Much love and prayers from your church family from Clearfield, PA. Judy Nisewonger and Susie Morse.
Melissa Lehn
August 29, 2018
Karl came into our world professionally. We not only worked very closely with him, but his infectious personality quickly brought us all together as friends. He will be greatly missed by so many as he touched so many lives. May the strength of those who were blessed to know and love Karl support his family through the waves of the times ahead. He may not be in your sight, but he will always be in your heart; walking beside you; giving you strength and loving you every step of the way.
Kim Rich
August 29, 2018
What a great guy! Karl will be deeply missed by all who knew him. To know him was to love him. He was always such a pleasure to be around and work with. My heart goes out to his family. May the Lord lift your spirits as you go forward. Will be praying for you all.
Anne & Wayne Christeson
August 29, 2018
A sweet man. We will miss him. Our prayers are with Stacey, his daughters, and his family. May he rest in peace.
Richard Orsino
August 29, 2018
Karl is one of the best examples of a "great human being" I can think of. Anyone that encountered him will always understand true greatness is. His heart and soul resounded wherever he went. His influence will never disappear. My condolences to his family and other friends. I will never forget him.
John and Janet Rowenczak
August 29, 2018
Our sincerest sympathies for the loss of Karl.
Steven Maurer
August 29, 2018
Mrs. Stacey, Kory, Jamie - You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rick and Kim Kern
August 29, 2018
What a wonderful man and such an unspeakable, unimaginable loss... Karl lit up a room just by walking into it. I hope the warmth and glow from his light will continue to resonate in your lives with the love he felt for you. I am so sorry, our love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
August 29, 2018
Stacey,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My sincere condolences during this difficult time.
Christine
August 29, 2018
Stacey, you and your family are on my heart and in my prayers.
Regina Trainor
Keith Bertram
August 29, 2018
Goodbye my dear friend. We met in 4th grade and were best friends all through school. So many great memories. Glad we stayed in touch all of these years. Glad I was able to talk to you just last week.
My deepest sympathies to Stacey, Kori, Jamie, and your parents and brothers. You're all in my prayers.
I will miss you forever my friend.
Love,
Tom Shefrin
August 29, 2018
I am really going to miss Karl . We were pool buddies but enjoyed talking about other things we loved : cars, dogs, music, sports, pennslvania, etc. Karl had a neat style about him and he stayed upbeat . He traveled a bit but always let you know when he was back in town . So friendly .
It is a shocking loss to all.
Janet McCutchen
August 29, 2018
Stacey and Family, I am thinking of you and know that in your time of great sorrow, your love for Karl and your wonderful memories of him will sustain you. Sending prayers your way.
August 29, 2018
Dear Stacey, Jamie, Kory & extended family,
My heart is so heavy as I try to imagine what these past few days have been like for all of you. I have been blessed to have had the privilege of having this sweet family in my life. They are all so full of life & bring much joy to so many people. Karl left us way too early, he will be deeply missed. God Bless each & everyone of you as you move forward & try to remember all of the beautiful memories this very special man has left us with.
Sincerely,
Nancy Karpenko
Jaquita Taylor
August 28, 2018
Stacey,
Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Always remember, there is no Earthly sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. May the Lord comfort and keep you during this time.
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