Ralph Dee Kendall

Friday, July 22, 2016

Ralph Dee Kendall, 79, of Indianapolis, formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016.

The son of Everett and Carrie Kendall, he was born in Elliottville, Ky.

He graduated from Fillmore High School, Class of 1955.

Ralph served his country in the United States Army for five years as a helicopter mechanic, and received two medals for sharpshooting.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 64.

Ralph was a truck driver for Airgroup.

He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Louise (O'Conner) Kendall, who he married in 1958; daughter Rhonda (Hank) Watford of Valdasta, Ga.; sons Rodney Kendall and Ritchey (Marva) Kendall, both of Indianapolis; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, all of whom he loved very much; brother Don (Barb) Kendall of Greencastle; sister Kathleen Smith of Cloverdale; and a sister-in-law, Betty Kendall of Reelsville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Ernest and Dallas; and sisters Verna Davies and Nina Nicely.

Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 26 at The Point Church, 2578 Donica Rd., Greenwood, with showing one hour before.

Burial will be in Morehead, Ky., at a later date.

Flowers are welcome.

Online condolences may be made at www.indianafuneralcare.com.