He was born November 10, 1931, in Sikeston, MO to the late Dr. Howard and Ruth Kendig.
He graduated from Sikeston High School in 1949. On, August 1, 1953, he married Phyllis Laux who preceded him in death in June 2020. He attended Washington University Medical School and was a neurosurgeon in the St. Louis area, before retiring and returning to Sikeston.
He is survived by one son Andy (Susan) Kendig; one brother Thomas (Suzanne) Kendig and one grandchild, Mary Kendig and nieces and nephews Chris Kendig, Catherine Kendig and Katherine Shenar.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 12, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston. Services will be Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Sikeston, streamed via: https://www.facebook.com/FirstUMCSikestonSpecialServices/.
Interment will follow at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Sikeston, MO. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions be made to the Missouri Delta Medical Center or Sikeston First United Methodist Church.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com for the Kendig family.
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