Judson Earl Kendrick

He is predeceased by his parents; infant sister and brother; sisters, Sadie Lucille Williams Bryars, Velma Lee Johnson Miller, and Willie Ruth Waters McCardle; brothers, James William “Billy” Kendrick, and Dewey Clyde “D.C.” Kendrick; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Jud is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Ruth Pruette Kendrick, and children, Ramona “Mona” Callison (Marty), Judson David Kendrick (Rachel), Teresa Murphy (John), and Amelia “Amy” Therrell (Tyron). He leaves 9 beloved grandchildren – Leslie Callison, Jessica “Jessie” Barker, Jennifer Matthews, Kacie Callison, Jamie Murphy, Kristopher Callison, Christina Stephenson, Allison Kendrick, and Jonathan Kendrick. Also, eleven great-grandchildren.

J.E., as he was called growing up, began his great work ethic as a “soda Jerk” in an ice cream parlor. He graduated Murphy High School midterm, and enlisted in the 31st Military Police-Army, during the Korean conflict. After serving 2 years, he discharged out and began work with Bell Telephone Co. He then went to Western Electric, Brookley AFB (GEEIA), and finally with The Corps of Engineers, from which he retired.

During his working years, he built (literally), a lovely home for his family, and after retirement he built another one on 10 acres in Mississippi. After 25 years, declining health brought him back to his home city of Mobile.

This great man of God and Faith will be missed, but we will see him again in Glory.

PALLBEARERS – Jerry Broadus, Edgar Dickson, Jonathan Kendrick, David King, John Murphy, Gary Nicholson, and Jim Taylor.

HONORARY PALLBEARERS – Kris Callison, Marty Callison, Mitch Shumock, and Grady Williams.

FUNERAL SERVICE – Pine Crest Funeral Home and Cemetery – 1939 Dauphin Island Parkway, Mobile, AL 36605. Visitation 12:30 p.m., with service at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS/PLANTS, PLEASE DONATE TO FULL LIFE ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, P.O. BOX 1026, HURLEY, MS 39555, or Shriner’s Childrens Hospitals. THANK YOU.