Jimmy Ellis Kendall, 78, of Country Club, MO, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born in St. Joseph, MO on July 24, 1943 to Ellis & Alberta (DeSpain) Kendall.  He married Ilene Hirter in Troy, KS on February 5, 1963 and she survives of the home.

He attended Savannah High School. Jim loved his family above anything else. He enjoyed hunting deer, turkey, and coyotes with his siblings, grandchildren, and friends. He loved working on cars and motorcycles, taking road trips with Ilene, fishing, fish fry's, and being outdoors. Jim was a quiet and simple man of few words; he had a heart of gold and could fix almost anything.  With the help of his friends and family, he built his home and a cabin at Lake of The Ozarks, where he started his day drinking coffee on the dock and ended it making memories around the campfire.  He was a bricklayer for 42 years, past president of the Bricklayers Local #5 and proud member of the Bricklayers Local #15.

Survivors include his wife; daughters Darcy (Dr. Gregory) Brownsberger of Platte City, MO and Stacey Hartman (John Hartman) of St. Joseph, MO; brothers, Ronnie (Sheryl) Kendall of Bolckow, MO and Jeff Kendall of Fillmore, MO; sister, Kathy Thompson of Jefferson City, MO and Karen Tipton (Terry Wood) of North Andrew County; sister-in-law, Patty Kendall of Lincoln, NE; grandchildren, Dr. Chad (Cara) Brownsberger, Bryce Brownsberger (Savannah Santellan), Chassie (Stephen) Culver, Tanner (Joey) Stauss, Trey (Kaitlyn) Hartman, Chandler Brownsberger, Braunson Brownsberger, and Chamberlain Brownsberger; great-grandchildren, Paisley, Stella, Crue, Jayce, Boone, and Jordyn.  He was preceded in death by his parents; brother-in-law, Steve Tipton; brother, Benny Kendall and nephew, Keith Tipton.

Visitation and family and receiving hour will be Monday, June 13, 2022 from 1:00pm-2:00pm at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home, Savannah, MO.  Funeral services will be 2:00pm, Monday, June 13, 2022, at Breit-Hawkins Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Savannah Cemetery, Savannah, MO.  Memorial contributions can be made to Community Presbyterian Church, 5409 Saint Joseph Ave., St Joseph MO 64505.