Kendall Eugene Dunfee

Kendall Eugene Dunfee, 66, of Hamden, went home to be with our Lord on December 31, 2015, after a long courageous battle with cancer and a stroke. He was born December 2, 1949 in Trimble, son of the late William Harold and Colleen Campbell Dunfee. Kendall was married to Wendy Wilson Dunfee, who survives.

He retired from Bellisio Foods in Jackson and worked for the street department in Athens for 18 ½ years. Kendall was a member of the Hamden United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife and helpmate Wendy; his loving sister, Linda Bobo; loving brother, Steve Dunfee; children, Wendi (Ron) Maxson, Kenda (Tim) Lawrence, Andrea Leah (Nathan) Watson and Matthew Dunfee; stepchildren, Laurie Johnson, Melanie (Paul) Johnson Foster, Christopher (Beth) Johnson and Michael (Michaelagh) Johnson; nineteen grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Jerri Lynn, Tammy, Casey, Austin and Megan and special friends, Brent Dixon and Misty Napper. Kendall will be missed by his buddies Tigger and Buster.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his niece, Teresa Dawn Hawley.

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, January 23, 2016 in the Hamden United Methodist Church, with Rev. Jammie Wilhelm officiating. Private burial will be held at a later date by the family. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday, January 23, 2016.

Arrangements are by Garrett-Cardaras Funeral Home, 201 W. High St., McArthur.

Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com