James Arthur Kendrick Sr. Obituary

The memory of James Arthur Kendrick Sr. of Hickory, North Carolina, who passed away on March 30, 2025 at the age of 80, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Arthur Kendrick Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Offie Kendrick and Goldie Kendrick; and his siblings, John Paul Kendrick, Audrey Kendrick, Elizabeth Grisby, Jill Kendrick Hamilton, Cheri Kendrick and Jerry Wayne Kendrick.

He is survived by: his wife Linda Pearl Kendrick; his children, Morris Robert "Bobby" Kendrick (Ginger) of Taylorsville, James Arthur "Jimmy" Kendrick Jr. of Hickory, Lisa Kahill (Todd) of Newton, Linda Carroll (Jimmy Carroll Jr.) of Claremont and Paula Hurst of Stoney Point; his siblings, Fred Wayne Kendrick of Anchorage, AK, Giles Kendrick of Richmond, VA, Thomas Kendrick of Clintwood, VA and Donna Kendrick of Abbeville, LA; his grandchildren, Shane Kendrick, Natasha Kendrick, Morgan Laastad, James A. Kendrick III, Brandon Kahill, Chelsea Goins, Jimmy Carroll III, Kasie Hughes and Zackary Kendrick; and his brother Richard Smith "Dickie" Kendrick of Knoxville, TN.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Carolina Caring.