J. W. Kendrick

J. W. “Hawk” Kendrick, 84, of Barling, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013 in Van Buren. He was born May 27, 1929 in Centerville, AR to the late Lon and Pearl Kendrick. He was a retired house painter. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Freda.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra, of the home; three daughters, Sandra Denman of Denton, TX, Tonya Creakman of Moore, OK, and Marcell Chronister of Fort Smith; a step-daughter, Debra Jones of Barling; a son, James Kendrick of Van Buren; four step-sons , David Isakson of Mountain Home, Jeffrey Isakson of Milton, FL, Daniel Isakson of Morrison, OK, and Scott Isakson of Fort Smith; three sisters, Vera of Utah, CA, Faye of Oroville, CA; and Mary of Russellville; a brother, Frank Kendrick of Van Buren; numerous grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, November 4, 2013 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Gracelawn Cemetery in Van Buren, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren.

Pallbearers will be Donnie Kendrick, Kolby Kendrick, Scott Isakson, Dustin Jeremiah, Ryan Reed, and Johnny Jones.

The family will visit with friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, November 3, 2013 at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.