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Bruce Cartner posted a condolence
Friday, February 23, 2024
Though few times meeting with Bill at Car show or Corvette events were memorable. A quiet gentleman, but fun to be around and hear his stores.
Bruce Cartner
Plainfield, IL
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Bruce Cartner lit a candle
Friday, February 23, 2024
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Memories of Bill with Corvette and Auto shows are priceless. He was a true southern gentleman, sometimes quiet, but fun to be around the few times that I enjoyed time with him with my brother Kent.
Rest in Peace Bill, you deserve it, thanks for the memories.
Bruce Cartner
Plainfield, IL
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Bob & Julie Bishop posted a condolence
Friday, February 23, 2024
Susan, Marcus and family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Bill was a kind and friendly person who always had a smile for everyone he met. We have many fond memories of Bill and Ginny, including the bicycle drives, road trips and Star City Corvette Club parties. We will miss him. Our deepest condolences to you and all that knew and loved him. Rest in peace Bill.
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Julie Ann Breeding posted a condolence
Friday, February 23, 2024
Mr Bill,
To say that you will be missed just doesn't come close to what your absence will mean to all of the people whose lives you touched. When you came into my life almost six years ago, I could never have imagined the joy you would bring and how much you would change my life. It is the greatest honor of my life to have shared in all of your milestones and watch you work so hard to get stronger and stronger and amaze everyone. I loved to hear about all of your life experiences and I still find myself quoting the funny little saying you always used. Just yesterday, I was going to the car and while coming back up, I decided to bring something up with me and thought, "might as well make it a paying trip". I had to chuckle to myself. You treated me like family and you became a part of mine. My Mama and Daddy got to know you and immediately loved you just like everyone else who met you. Anytime you had to go in the hospital, the nurses always fought over which one would take care of you and they were all taken in by that smile of yours. That smile came to your face so naturally and lit up wherever you were and made anyone who saw it smile as well. You loved your kitties, Callie and Hot Rod and they loved you. They were such a joy and comfort to you and are being well cared for as I'm sure you know. I treasure all the time that God gave me with you and even though Heaven has gained such a treasure, there is a huge spot missing down here that can never be filled. You were my buddy, my partner in crime, and my honorary Grandfather, as I lost mine at such an early age. I felt like God gave me another chance with you. You are always in my heart and mind and are missed so much. I love you always and forever. Love, Julie
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Kimberly Harlow posted a condolence
Friday, February 23, 2024
Bill was a sweet soul and always had a kind word to share. His sense of humor and joy was ever present. He will be missed.
Prayers, Chad and Kimberly Harlow
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Friday, February 23, 2024
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Bill & Friends doing what he loved with cars and racing.
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Roger Whitley planted a tree in memory of William Kendrick
Thursday, February 22, 2024
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Bill, you have always been a wonderful blessing. Will miss you and Ginny much. Thoughts and prayers are for your family during these difficult times. Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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Sarah Grubb posted a condolence
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Bill Kendrick was one of the nicest men we have ever met. His kindness was a bright light and his easy smile made everyone feel welcome. He was a friend to everyone.
As former members of the Star City Corvette Club, we have many fond memories of fun times with Bill and Ginny. It is a comfort to know they are together again.
Arthur and Sarah Grubb
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David Lofgren posted a condolence
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Bill and I were close friends for over 25 years and we attended many car shows and related events, including trips to visit the National Corvette Museum and sports car races. At shows when Bill would see a car with modifications he didn’t particularly like, he never criticized, but would just quietly say, ”It looks good on his car.” Not long after we met through the Star City Corvette Club, I entered the sport of high performance road track driving. Bill went with me to many of these events and was my companion, mechanical helper and adviser as we went to race tracks in VA, WV, IN, SC, FL and KY. Bill was always calm, a great listener and consistently provided wise counsel, even when we got stopped for speeding while I was driving my Corvette to a couple of tracks. A highlight came when we drove to NJ to pick up Bill’s last Corvette, a 2019 Stingray in his favorite car color, white. I was fortunate to spend several hours with Bill on his last day in this life. I will dearly miss him. Dave Lofgren
A Memorial Tree was planted for William Kendrick
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory, Peters Creek Road Chapel Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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The family of William Marcus Kendrick uploaded a photo
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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