William A. Kirkendall Port Huron, Michigan Obituary

William A. Kirkendall

<p>William A. Kirkendall</p><p>Date: February 27, 2019</p><p>Obituary:</p><p>William A. Kirkendall</p><p>86, of St. Clair Township, passed away very unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at Ascension St. John Hospital, East China.</p><p>He was born to the late James F. and Mary (Morash) Kirkendall.</p><p>He was the beloved husband of Caroline Moore.</p><p>William served his country during the Korean Conflict. He served an apprenticeship with Sombur Machine and Tool before his 30-year career at Ford Motor Company as a Gauge Maker. William has been retired from Ford Motor Company for 24 years.</p><p>Surviving in addition to his wife Caroline of 62 years are a son, William A. Kirkendall II (Lisa), Karen Reeves (Daniel), Kelly Glyshaw (Bill); six grandchildren, Joshua, David, Paul, Kyle, William III, and Ron; eight great-grandchildren, Noah, Benjamin, Luke, Jonah, Penelope, Rosemary, Adalyn, and Connor.</p><p>He is preceded in death by his brothers, James, Frank, Clarence, Harvey, Stanley, Harold, Bruce, Ralph, and Joseph.</p><p>Services for William are private and Interment will take place in Kinney Cemetery, Clyde Township.</p><p>Memorials are suggested to Kids in Distress Services-1114 S. Seventh St., St. Clair, MI. 48079.</p><p>Arrangements are provided by Smith Family Funeral Home, Port Huron.</p><p>Memorials:</p><p>Kids in Distress Services- 1114 S. Seventh St., St. Clair, MI. 48079</p><p>Cemetery:</p><p>Kinney Cemetery</p><p>3350 Vincent Road</p><p>Clyde, MI 48049 (map/driving directions)</p>
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William A. Kirkendall

Date: February 27, 2019

Obituary:

William A. Kirkendall

86, of St. Clair Township, passed away very unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at Ascension St. John Hospital, East China.

He was born to the late James F. and Mary (Morash) Kirkendall.

He was the beloved husband of Caroline Moore.

William served his country during the Korean Conflict. He served an apprenticeship with Sombur Machine and Tool before his 30-year career at Ford Motor Company as a Gauge Maker. William has been retired from Ford Motor Company for 24 years.

Surviving in addition to his wife Caroline of 62 years are a son, William A. Kirkendall II (Lisa), Karen Reeves (Daniel), Kelly Glyshaw (Bill); six grandchildren, Joshua, David, Paul, Kyle, William III, and Ron; eight great-grandchildren, Noah, Benjamin, Luke, Jonah, Penelope, Rosemary, Adalyn, and Connor.

He is preceded in death by his brothers, James, Frank, Clarence, Harvey, Stanley, Harold, Bruce, Ralph, and Joseph.

Services for William are private and Interment will take place in Kinney Cemetery, Clyde Township.

Memorials are suggested to Kids in Distress Services-1114 S. Seventh St., St. Clair, MI. 48079.

Arrangements are provided by Smith Family Funeral Home, Port Huron.

Memorials:

Kids in Distress Services- 1114 S. Seventh St., St. Clair, MI. 48079

Cemetery:

Kinney Cemetery

3350 Vincent Road

Clyde, MI 48049 (map/driving directions)

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