Robert “Bobby” Harris Kendrick Jr., 66, of Chelsea, Alabama, died in his home on Monday, March 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Bobby Kendrick was a man of faith, family, and football. He enjoyed saying the rosary each morning, spending time with his loved ones, and rooting for his favorite college football team the Alabama Crimson Tide. He was a craftsman at woodworking, creating custom furniture from scratch that will last a lifetime. He always looked forward to nights out with the love of his life, Annette, eating Mexican food.
He was born in 1957 to Harris Kendrick and Rose Turner, who raised him to be a God-fearing, kind, and considerate man whose smile would light up a room. He graduated from Shades Valley High School in 1976 before earning a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Alabama-Birmingham. He later earned a master’s degree in business administration at Sacred Heart University.
Bobby met his soulmate, Annette, while they were both in high school, but didn’t know it until 1980 when they reconnected. Excited to start their new lives together, the two were married in 1981 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. Their home became full quickly, with three beautiful daughters and a handsome son who all thought the world of him.
Although he enjoyed being a father, Bobby’s favorite role was being a grandparent. He treasured his time with his grandkids and loved being their Papa, never failing to cheer them on during sporting events or pick up the dinner tab.
Bobby had a soft spot for his dogs, especially Murphy and Grady, treating each and every one like the valuable family member they were.
He was passionate about his role in IT and Finance at Cigna Insurance Company, working for them for over ten years. He cherished his coworkers, and they cherished him in return.
Bobby will always be remembered for his selflessness, and the way he made you feel when he spoke to you, like you were the only person in the room. We couldn’t have asked for a better husband/son/brother/dad/Papa and will miss him every day. His memory will live on in the hearts of all those who loved him.
Bobby was preceded in death by his father, Harris Kendrick, and his daughter, Amanda Kendrick, and is survived by his wife Annette Kendrick, his children Allyson Machnik, Amber Kendrick Carone and her husband James, Patrick Kendrick and his wife Erin, his grandchildren Collin Gartland, Faith Machnik and Christopher Machnik, his mother Rose Turner, stepfather Dick Turner, and his sisters Cathie Royston, Ruthanne Knoll, Gracie Kendrick and her husband Ed Cisneros, and Emily Lunceford and her husband, Thad.
A Funeral Mass is taking place on Friday, March 8 at 11 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Birmingham, AL with a visitation scheduled for 10:30 a.m.
Professional services entrusted to W.E. Lusain Funeral Home and Crematory of Birmingham, Alabama.
