Stevens Eugene Kendall, Sr.

Mr. Stevens Eugene Kendall, Sr., age 88, Betty Street in Sandersville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his residence on Saturday, September 16, 2023.  A graveside funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, September 18th at 11:00 a.m. in Washington County Memorial Gardens Cemetery.  Mr. Kendall's son-in-law, Jeff Alligood will officiate the service.  His family will greet friends following the graveside service in the cemetery.

Mr. Kendall was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County,the son of the late Harry Kendall and the late Viola Daniel Kendall.  He was reared in Tennille and graduated from Tennille High School where he lettered in Football.  Mr. Kendall proudly served his country in the US Air Force serving in intelligence in Japan.  Following military service, he began his working career as an equipment repair person in the garment industry working for both Royal Manufacturing and Forstmans. In 1964, Mr. Kendall began a long career with Thiele Kaolin retiring in 2000 as a mine supervisor.  He would often work seven days a week in order to provide for his family.  His favorite time of the year was Christmas and he loved taking his family on vacations to Daytona and Disney.  Mr. Kendall was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan and Atlanta Braves fan.  He was a humble soul whose joy came through taking care of others.

Survivors include his daughters, Teresa Ohearn and Kay Alligood and her husband Jeff all of Sandersville; grandchildren, Cassandra Alligood, Blaine Alligood, Britany Kendall and Karmon Kendall; sister,Betty Everett; many nieces and nephews and caregivers, Jean Wilkes and Lisa Hall.  Mr. Kendall is predeceased by his wife, Miriam B. Kendall; son, Stevens E. Kendall, Jr (Nikki).; sister, Gwen Hall; son-in-law , Paul Ohearn and caregiver, Mary Williams.

Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org.

May and Smith Funeral Directors is in charge of these arrangements.  Leave an online condolence at www.mayandsmithfuneraldirectors.com