Joel Cullen Kendrick was born on June 3, 1954 and passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 surrounded by his family. Joel was a graduate of Gardendale High School. He worked in the fan application industry in regional sales at Barron Industries for 33 years. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and hunting with family and friends. He had a heart full of love for his wife, children, family, and friends. Joel was preceded in death by: his parents Bentley and Mary Frances Kendrick. He is survived by: his wife of 40 years Diane Kendrick; his children Allison McGraw (Adam) and Samuel Kendrick; his brother Michael Kendrick (Donna); his sister Nancy Clayton (Prince); Sally Laliberte (Dan); and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Ridouts Funeral home in Gardendale on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 2:00 P.M., with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Oakwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Pastor Steven Moro will be officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.