Jerry Kendrick

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. -- Jerry C. Kendrick, 86, of Fayetteville, formerly of Cape Girardeau, went to his heavenly home Friday, May 14, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Cape Girardeau Aug. 26, 1934, to Carlyle Edward and Stella Mae McDaniel Kendrick. He attended Cape Girardeau Central High School, graduating in 1952, and then enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Following his discharge, he earned a degree in electrical engineering at the University of Missouri-Rolla. After graduation, he began a long, successful career at General Motors, first in Milford, Michigan, and then in Kokomo, Indiana. Following his retirement, he moved back to his hometown of Cape Girardeau, where he remained until 2017.

He married the love of his life, Barbara J. McCrory, on Sept. 13, 1959. They were married for 61 years and raised two grateful children, Michael (Andrea) Kendrick of Wheaton, Illinois, and Pamela (James) Biermann of Fayetteville. Jerry and Barbara were blessed with four grandchildren, Anna (Scott) Scheidt, Alex Biermann, Hope (C.J.) Neumaier and Kelly (Evan) Roascio; and three great-grandchildren, Ruby, Nico and Della.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert; and sister, Mary.

A service remembering Jerry's life will be at 4 p.m. today at Village Baptist Church in Fayetteville. The service will be livestreamed and recorded for future viewing. You may find more information about the service at the website www.jckendrick714789603.wordpress.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the Samaritan's Purse: Operation Heal Our Patriots, www.samaritanspurse.org/donation-items/operation-heal-our-patriots/.

Rogers and Breece Funeral Home in Fayetteville is in charge of arrangements.