Kendall Wayne White

Kendall Wayne White, age 75, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Kendall was born on September 25, 1947. He passed away suddenly, at home, after one of his favorite Saturday morning activities; working in his yard.

Kendall was raised in East Tennessee. He was drafted into the army and sent to Vietnam from 1967-1969. Upon his return, he graduated from Carson Newman with a business degree while assisting the athletic department focusing on the football team under Coach Ken Sparks. Kendall enjoyed a long career in sales, traveling the United States, with Buck Stove, Englander Stove Work and U.S. Stove. He reconnected and married his high school sweetheart and love of his life on December 24, 2008.

Kendall is preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Gladys White; brother and sister-in-law, Hugh and Sandy White; brother-in-law, Wayne Williams. He leaves behind, to cherish his memory, his wife, Karen White; son, Kendall Wayne White (Brooke); daughters, Heather Jordan (Todd), Melinda Allen (Gary), Allison King (Mike) and Amanda Harper (Eric); grandchildren, Mason Allen (Autum), Maddi Allen, Grace and Noah Jordan, Carson and Mabry White, Austin, Ethan, Bailee and Blakely Harper; great grandchild, Braxton Allen; sister, Sue Williams and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Out of town guests are encouraged to join together at Embassy Suites by Hilton, Knoxville West, under the "Kendall White Group". A hospitality suite with cash bar and snacks will be available from 4-8 pm.

In lieu of flowers memorials and donations may be made to Woundedwarriorproject.org

A graveside service and inurnment for Kendall will be held Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 2pm at East Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery, 2200 E Gov. John Sevier Hwy, Knoxville, 37920. A Celebration of Life service will be held from 3-5pm at Berry Highland West Funeral Home.

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