John Merritt Kendall the son of P. L. and Kathryn S. Kendall was born May 18 1940 in Abilene Texas and left this world to be with the Lord on January 31 2010. The celebration of his life will be held at Oldham Lane Church of Christ at 3 p.m. on Friday February 5th visitation will be at North's Funeral Home 242 Orange Street from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday February 4th. John was reared on the family farm near Tuscola Texas. He graduated from Jim Ned High School in May 1957. He joined the Air Force and was stationed in Tokyo Japan where he met his wife Kyoko (Kay). They had four children one of which preceded them in death. John worked for Timex H & R Block and Abilene Christian University and delivered the Abilene Reporter News for several years. John also ran a small bookkeeping and seasonal tax preparation service. He was a member of the Jaycees until 1975. He was a member of the Oldham Church of Christ. His passing brings heart-felt memories to many people. He is survived by three children: Linda Kendall-Thompson John Michael Kendall and Merritt Lee Kendall 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother Peter L. Kendall of Orange Texas. Online condolences can be made at www.northsfuneralhome.com