Edward "Butch" A. Kendrick

Edward Allen “Butch” or “Windy” Kendrick was born on November 21, 1945 to Loy Kendrick and Martha Christie Kendrick. He peacefully entered into his eternal reward on December 20th, 2024 at the age of 79 years. Butch was a lead millwright at Ludlow, later known as Berry Plastics, for 46 years “this time” due to a brief stint in the interim at the Claiborne Gasoline plant. He was known for his innovativeness as a welder and gunsmith. In fact, if you told him he couldn’t do something, by All-Mighty, he’d make it happen. His nickname “Windy” came from his gift of gab. Ironically, some of his co-workers never actually learned his name due to how much he chatted their ears off.

Early in life, Butch volunteered his time with the Immanuel Word Center in Homer, LA as one of its founders as their sound tech and as part of the prison ministry. As time went on, he found his way to Living Word Minden and was faithful member there for nearly 30 years.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Sharon Thurmon Kendrick; Son, Joel and wife Kasi of Minden; Daughter, Jamie and husband Shaun of Minden; two granddaughters, Anna and Aubrey; three step-grandsons, Seth, Miles, and Preston; Sisters in law, Gayle and husband Larry, Renee, and Roma and husband Al; and a multitude of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Doris Gathright, and sister Loyrece Elmore and husband Toy Elmore.

In lieu of flowers to honor Butch, his family suggest memorials be made to Living Word Minden, 440 Hwy 531, Minden, LA 71055. 

 A celebration of life will be held on at Living Word Minden at a late date.

Rose-Neath Funeral Home

Homer Chapel (318) 927-6110