Norman "Pate" Ray Kendrick

He is survived by his three sons, Gary Kendrick (Pam), Colvin Kendrick (Velma), and Greg Kendrick (Nancy); six grandchildren, Rory Kendrick, Josh Kendrick, Jonathan Kendick, Crystal Abbott, David Kendrick, and Nicholas Guinn; 12 great-grandchildren; sister, Frieda Norris; and stepbrother, Jimmy Mitchell.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Lois T. Kendrick; two grandchildren, Carla Kendrick and Kimberly Kendrick; sister, Mary Ruth Maddox; brother, Hoyt Kendrick; and stepbrothers, Ernest Mitchell and Bobby Mitchell.

A visitation will be held at Kilgroe Funeral Home in Pell City on Thursday, October 22, 2026, beginning at 1:00pm with the funeral service to follow at 2:00pm in the chapel. He will be laid to rest at Mount Olive Cemetery.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff at Lakeside Hospice.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kilgroefh.com for the Kendrick family.