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JAMES "JIM" OWEN KENDALL, born July 25, 1948; died October 10, 2024.
Jim Kendall, age 76, of Cross Lanes, WV, died at Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston, WV, of pancreatic cancer on October 10, 2024.
He was born in Ashland, KY in 1948 to Robert and Lorraine Kendall, attended Raceland High School. Jim attended the University of Kentucky for undergraduate studies before graduating from the University of Kentucky School of Pharmacy in 1971. He worked at Revco/CVS Pharmacy in Dunbar, WV, Cross Lanes, WV, and Lexington, KY, and ultimately worked at and retired from Rite Aid Pharmacy in Dunbar, WV in 2015, completing a 45+ year career in pharmacy. Jim served in the military as part of the United States Public Health Service at Fort Peck Reservation in Montana during the Vietnam War. He loved the Kentucky Wildcats and was a loyal, long suffering Cincinnati Reds fan all the way to the end of his life.
Jim was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Kendall; his mother, Lorraine Kendall; his father, Robert Kendall; and his brother, Robert "Bob" Kendall.
He is survived by his son, Jonathan Kendall; daughter-in-law, Heather Kendall; his brothers, Terry (Toni) Kendall and Gary Kendall; his sister-in-law, Jill Beach; and his fourteen nieces and nephews along many great nieces and nephews.
Jim was a member of Poca Baptist Church, Poca WV. Jim loved worshipping Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior with his church family. The family wishes to thank everyone for their cards, visits, food and prayers during his illness.
Special thanks to Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY and the many healthcare professionals that were part of his care there. Also, we want to thank Hospice Care and the Hubbard Hospice House in Charleston for the excellent care they provided Jim.
Jim's Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 19 from 10 - 11 a.m., at Poca Baptist Church, 130 Main Street, Poca WV, followed by his Memorial Service at 11 a.m., with Pastor Thomas Moore, Jr., officiating.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Care (Hubbard Hospice House), 1606 Kanawha Blvd., W, Charleston WV 25387-2536 would be greatly appreciated.
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Martha Parr
October 15, 2024
Jim was our pharmacist in Cross Lanes for several years. He was always so helpful and kind. Our son was frequently ill and one time I called Jim around 8:45 needing help. He had everything ready when I got there and stayed to help me. I´ll never forget it. He had a calling, not a job. Prayers for your family as you go through this difficult time.
Janie Slater
October 15, 2024
Loved this man he was wonderful friend and such a kind man who loved his Lord! Will miss you Jim...Janie Moore Slater
Jana Gibson
October 14, 2024
I already miss you Jim.He had such a warm smile and way about him that made you feel comfortable. Loved, listening to the stories of his life and how to move forward dealing with the saddest of times in our life of grief .He will never be forgotten.He lives in our hearts.Im sure God has a special place for you my friend.Rest in Peace see you one day. Praying for his family in the saddest of times. Jana Gibson ,
Hospice grief group member.
Jason Kendall
October 13, 2024
The times I got to hear the "brothers" hangout when visiting. All I can say is the love was in the air one way or another no jokes were ever told by you.....ever lol! You are dearly loved and missed. We will be together again soon!
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