James McKenzie Kendall, 75, of Roann, Indiana, died at 2:10 pm, Monday, November 14, 2022, at his home. He was born on December 26, 1946, in Wabash, Indiana, to Merrill and Anne (Kruger) Kendall.
Jim was a 2nd class Gunner’s Mate in the US Navy, serving three tours of duty in Vietnam. He received his Bachelor degree in General Studies from IPFW. Jim married Holly E. Hite in Richvalley, Indiana on June 22, 1968. He was an Indiana Conservation Officer 23 years, retiring in 1992. He also worked maintenance at Dexter Axle in North Manchester and Martin Yale in Wabash, was a Job Coach for Pathfinders, and was a farm hand for area farmers. Jim was a member of the Wabash American Legion Post 15, and a life member of the NRA. He enjoyed reading, woodworking, riding motorcycles, listening to classical music, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Holly E. Kendall and daughter, Jennifer (Chris) Shelton, both of Roann; three grandchildren, Dannie (Gwynn) Scheffer of Orlando, Florida, Gavin Scheffer of Warsaw, Indiana, and Isabel Scheffer of Roann; brother and sisters, Steve (Lynne) Kendall of Denver, Colorado, Marion Stephenson of York, Pennsylvania, and Marjorie Kendall of Akron, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his daughter, Tamara “Tammy” Zolner.
Memorial services will be 2:00 pm, Sunday, November 20, 2022, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Roann Chapel, 335 S. Chippewa Street, Roann. Family will receive friends from 1-2 pm Sunday, at the funeral home.
Preferred memorial is ARC of Wabash.
The memorial guest book for Jim may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.