Jesse James Kendrick

Jesse James Kendrick, age 76, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at the Pikeville Medical Center. He was born on January 12, 1947 to his parents the late Monroe Kendrick and Rettie Thacker Kendrick. He was the husband of Kathy Justice Kendrick, a retired truck driver for Reed and Damron Trucking and Bevins Trucking, and a member of the Pikeville Freewill Baptist Church. He also served his country honorably in the United States Army during Vietnam War. Along with his parents, Jesse was preceded in death by six brothers, Clifford Kendrick, Bobby Kendrick , Roger Kendrick, Paul Dean Kendrick, Johnny Kendrick, Jackie James, and one sister, Annette Kendrick. Along with his wife, Jesse is survived by three daughters, Angela (Doug) Henry, Jessica Shufelt, Madonna Kendrick, two step daughters, Tara (Ronald) Chaney, Stephanie (Shon) Leathers, three sisters, Susie (Larry) Coleman, Joyce Robinson, Ruby (Bob) Perrine, five grandchildren, three step grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and a host of loving family and friends. Visitation will be Wednesday at 6p.m. at the Lucas & Son Funeral Home. Church services will be Wednesday at 7p.m. The funeral will be Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 1 P.M. at the Lucas & Son Funeral Home with Jim Patton and Tommy England officiating. Burial will follow in the Kendrick Family Cemetery at Upper Chloe.