Max Wesley Kendall

     Max Wesley Kendall, 78 of Harrisburg, passed away at 9:29 PM, Friday, August 19, 2022 at Harrisburg Medical Center.

     Max was born on September 9, 1943 in Harrisburg, to the late James Wesley and Ella Mae (McKinney) Kendall. On March 14, 1964 he married Carolyn Sue Roberts and she survives in Harrisburg. Max was a good provider and a loving husband, father, and “Papa Max”. He was a member of Mizpah Baptist Church of Harrisburg and the United Mine Workers of America. Max worked for Peabody Coal Company for more than 30 years, most recently at the Marrisa Mine. He was an avid Harrisburg Bulldogs supporter. He was the scorekeeper and bookkeeper for the Harrisburg Highschool Bulldogs Football, Basketball and Baseball games.

     Max is survived by his wife, Sue of Harrisburg, two daughters, Monti Jones and husband Larry of Harrisburg; and Marci Byrd of Harrisburg, five grandchildren, Amanda Stovall and husband Shane of Carrier Mills; Aaron Horton and wife Raven of Carrier Mills; Dylan Byrd and wife Gracie of Harrisburg; Devyn Byrd of Harrisburg; and Jada Jones of Rantoul, Illinois; eight great grandchildren, Briley, Kiley, Makenna, Easton, Audriana, Colt, Wrenlee and Noah.

     Max was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Don Kendall.

     Funeral services for Max Wesley Kendall will be held at 2 PM, Monday, August 22, 2022 at Stricklin Funeral Home formerly Reed Funeral Chapel in Harrisburg. Rev. Carroll Collins will officiate and burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12 PM to 2 PM, Monday, August 22, 2022 at Stricklin Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Harrisburg High School Athletics and envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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