of Shirley, AR
September 4, 1950 - May 22, 2016
James Leonard Kirkendoll, 65, of Shirley was born on September, 4, 1950 in Pee Dee, Arkansas to the late Junior and Iline (Brown) Kirkendoll and passed from this life on May 22, 2016 at his home.
James was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was a teacher for over 30 years, a volunteer fire-fighter, Justice of the Peace, a retired Navy Commander and well respected community leader.
He is preceded in death by his son, Alex Andrew Kirkendoll and his parents.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Gail, of the home, three daughters; Michelle Burgess (Todd), Misty Buchanan, Sheila Gardner (Danny), nine grandchildren; Taylor Burgess Lichty (Logan), Sidney Burgess, Landon Gresham, Jorden Burgess, Bailey Buchanan, Morgen Burgess, Alex Gardner, Sawyer Gardner, Paisley Rowley, one great grandchild, Bryson Autry, a host of other relatives and many friends.
Visitation will be from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, May24, 2016 at the Roller-McNutt Funeral Home chapel in Clinton Arkansas. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, May 25 at the Shirley High School Auditorium in Shirley, Arkansas. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Shirley.
Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton.Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clinton
So sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the words spoken at Revelation 21:3,4
(3) "With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. (4)
And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away".
Fair Winds & Following Seas, Shipmate! I loved working with you at the Reserve Center. You were a great leader and always had time to help junior sailors. I am sure going to miss the emails.
Fair Winds & Following Seas, Shipmate. You were a great leader & made a great impact on me as a young, brand new Sailor.
James you will be miss
It is so hard to find something to say at a time like this. I just would like for the family to know how loved Mr. Kirkendoll was by everyone who came in contact with him and he touched a lot of lives. He will never be forgotten. So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you.
Sincerely,
Debby Kerrigan
Sorry to hear about CDR Kirkendoll passing. Served with him in the reserves. Good man. Going to miss him. Prayers to the family at this time.
It's difficult to put into words
When you hear of someone
Passing that you thought a lot of. Iam glad to have met commander kirkendoll and to call him my shipmate and friend. We served
Together in the Navy Reserves
In the military sealift command
Korea unit. My condolences
Go out to the kirkendoll family
At this difficult time may our Heavenly Father wrap his loving arms around the kirkendoll family at this difficult time Amen.
Fair winds and calm seas Commander. You will be missed by your shipmates,many good days at The Navy Reserve Center in North Little,Arkansas. Thank you for your service Commander.Retired BMC VANO
To the Kirkendoll family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Mr. K was a great teacher and mentor. He always wanted his students to work hard and do their best. I still have images of him playing guitar behind his back! He will be missed!
We will all miss James. He was a breath of fresh air. God bless his family and give them pease.
James was one of the first guys to have a rock band in the county.
He was always so kind to teach me how to navigate organizing and operating a live rock and roll band. The first time I ever saw a Fender Telecaster or Rickenbacker guitar was him playing it in the Sound Machine.
This is a loss for everyone, I am so so sorry.
What a kind spirit.
So sorry for your loss James was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Gail and your family,God Bless You All, Love Karen and Ruth
Rest in peace Mr K i know that you will,,My prayers are with his family.
Gail, you are in our thoughts and prayers. A great big hole exits in our hearts and lives without James. We can remember all the good times we had together and will always be in our memories. Was a great friend all my life will miss him always.
Sorry for the loss of a good man, father, soldier, and friend. He will surely be missed.
God bless James and family
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. James will be missed.
He will be missed, and he would always talk of his wife, grand child that was in their home, and daughter because I would talk of my grandson I keep every day., He would order something for his car and would always say, My wife loves my car. He was always happy !! I hope someone drives that car for him with the family!!!!My Prayers for his family and co-workers!! Rest in Peace!!!!
My family sends most sincere condolences. Mr. K was an awesome man who cared for his students and would go the extra mile. He was very influential in Tim picking up the guitar. Mr. K and Alex can swap some stories now.
So sorry to hear these sad tidings. James was a great guy, good musician, fine community leader, teacher, school administrator, on and on! I know he was well loved by all who knew him. Condolences sent out to his sorrowing family.
So sorry to hear of James passing.I pray God will be with you during this sad in your life.
He was a good man and we will sure miss his smiling face and banjo playing. Especially the hug all of us ladies got on Sunday morning. Praying for the family.
RIP James, I'll miss your happy personality. You will be missed.
Prayers for the family. He will be missed! As a friend and as a Quorum Court member.
Jimmy, Bill and I are very sorry about James passing away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time,
and in the days ahead. Bill and Cloetta Hutto
Thoughts and prayers are with y'all. James was a great friend in school and enjoyed visiting with him when in the area since.
I'm so sorry for everyone's loss. Mr. Kirkendoll was always one of my most favorite teachers and people in this world. Anytime I would see him be it at Wal-Mart or way back in school he always took the time to ask how I was doing. He just had a way of making me feel better about what was going on in my life. He will be missed. I love you Mr. Kirkendoll, may you rest in peace.
My thoughts are with you all today at this sad time. Hugs to all.
James will certainly be missed. I have good memories from high school to present. He always had a smile and a positive attitude. Gail and family you are in my thoughts and prayers.
I hate hearing he has passed.. I love him. He was a great guy. He helped me in so many ways and always made me smile.. He will be missed so much. Gail my prayers go out to you and all family
He was a great teacher, friend, coach, mentor, and many other things. I will truely miss going to the Adult Education Building and being able to see him and visit.
Gail and family,
I am so sorry for your loss of James. Praying for you and your family. Take care.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. FAMILY IN PRAYERS.
There are no words to express how sorry we are for your loss. We will continue to keep all of you in our prayers.
Prayers for the family. Mr. K Wil be missed.
Michelle, Mama and I am so very sorry for your loss... you are in our thoughts and our prayers....Marian and Tee
Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Our prayers are with your family.
I'm sorry to hear of jame's passing. I pray for all of his family that they are comforted in this time of need. I will always remember his smile and kindness
Mr K, you will be missed! You were one of my favorite teachers ever!
Our deepest regrets and sympathy to the family! My favorite memory of Mr K is him saying...its Santa Claus...here to sub! He was also an old car/truck guy! You will be missed and loved forever!
We are saddened to hear of your loss.
When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange.
So sorry for your loss,our thoughts and prayers are with you...
Gail and Family,
Sending prayers to you all for peace. May your many treasured memories of James kind heart and smile give your comfort at this difficult time.
Deepest sympathy,
Becky
My sincerest condolences to the Kirkendoll family. Mr. K was one of the best teachers at Shirley. He truly cared for his students and community. My heart is heavy and he will be missed. He was a wonderful man and I, along with so many more are blessed to have had him as a teacher. My love and prayers go out to the family.
We love you All. We know that James Alex and all the family are having a great Reunion. James was a great cousin:)! He gave me someone to look up to. He played with all of us kids onThe Mountain and Showed all of us love and kindness Took us swimming and tried to teach us a thing or two! I am so Glad that I knew him. He had a great influence on my life. I could go on and on with the precious memories that I hold so Close and Dear in my heart. Love SusieQ
Dear Gail and family ,
I'm so sorry to hear about James , he was such a sweet guy . May God give all of you peace and comfort during this sad time . God bless you. Love , Mary
Sorry to hear this news. James was a great, loving cousin who will be missed, especially at the Kirkendoll family reunions. Gail, you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Judy
My prayers and thoughts go out to the family of this wonderful man I had the pleasure of knowing. May God place his loving hands on all of you during the time. RIP Mr. K
Mr. K is someone I always looked up to. His heart was good! He loved his children and children that crossed his path as a teacher, being in church or one of us that ran around with one of his kids. Always smiling. Always kissed my cheek and hugged me. Always told me he loved me. Our family is devastated at this loss! Shirley won't be the same. Love you Mr. K.
James...my best friend in school. This is truly a sad day. I pray God grants his family peace and mercy beyond all human understanding.
So sorry for your loss!!! He was a kind and respectful man. You all have my Deepest Sympathy!!!
So sorry to hear about James ,I've known him most of my life,visited with him at graduation Friday nite ,great guy
So sorry to hear of your family's loss. I always thought a lot of Mr. Kirkendoll. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Thinking of you Gail, Michelle, Misty an Sheila an the Grandkids. Prayers. for strength. peace an comfort for all of you.
Prayers go out to the family of Mr. Kirkendoll. He was such a good man. God bless you through this time.
Mr K was such an amazing man. It makes me so sad to know that we lost him. Lots of love and prayers for the family.