Wylie James Kendall

On Sunday, October 4, 2015, Wylie James Kendall departed this world. He was born November 21, 1931. He was predeceased in death by his beloved wife, Dorothy Kendall, whom he married January 3, 1952. They were married for 57 years. He missed her every day since her death on October 24, 2009. He was also predeceased by his parents, H.W. and Ina Kendall; sister and brother-in-law Linda Jane and Alvin Herbel; sister Nema Kendall; and brother Kenneth Kendall. He was also predeceased by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Felder and Ila Woody. He is survived by his daughter, Joyce Kendall and grandchildren, Victoria Kendall and Nicholas Kendall all of Chattanooga, TN; sister-in-law, Ida Kendall of Summerville; special nephew and wife, Larry and Ann Kendall of Dalton, as well as sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Millie and Larry Shaw of California. Wylie Kendall was a veteran of the United States Army, having served during the Korean War. Utmost, he was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He loved his family more than anything and was a doting Papaw. A special thanks to Amelia, alias Little Bit, a family cat. He nursed her from a kitten, and talked about how much he loved her. He said, “I never thought I would love a cat, but I loved Little Bit." She gave him love and joy every day. When not spending time in his lap, she was following him around, talking to him, helping him with dishes, etc. He loved her, and she loved him back. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, October 8th, in the Chapel of Love Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at Love Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 7th, from 5 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Burnt Mountain Church Cemetery in Jasper, GA. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.lovefuneralhomega.com. Love Funeral Home, 1402 N. Thornton Ave., Dalton (across from Hamilton Medical Center) is in charge of arrangements.