Thomas Riley Kendrick

Thomas Riley Kendrick was born March 7, 1934, in Corrigan, Texas to Matt and Mamie Kendrick

Upon graduating from Corrigan High School in 1952, Tom enlisted in the United States Army. Tom served in the U.S. Army from August 18,1954 - August 1, 1956. While serving in Germany, Tom met and married his wife, Elfie, spring of 1951. They were married for 49 1/2 years.

Tom began working for Chicago Bridge and Iron in 1964 and lived in Argentina, Venezuela, and in various parts of the United States and was employed there until he retired in 1994. Tom moved to Trussville in 1982 and resided there until his death on March 13, 2025. Tom was an active member of Miracle Hill and enjoyed fishing, tinkering with his tools and various things in the garage, but his favorite thing was spending time with his loved one’s family, and friends.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents (Matt and Mamie Kendrick), two brothers three sisters, and two grandsons. He is survived by his children, Sylvia and (Kenny), Thomas and (Gennia), Marcus and (Lanie), as well as six grandchildren three great grandchildren, and his special friend Flora Nash "Lady Friend Flo", and a host of nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on March 19, 2025, from 9:00 am until 10:00 am at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home. There will be a Chapel service at 10:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Trussville