William “Bill” Othell Kendall, Jr.

October 17, 1932 - January 13, 2023

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Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest

6710 White Horse Road

Greenville, SC 29611

864-294-6415 |

Saturday 1/28, 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm

Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest Chapel

6710 White Horse Road

Greenville, SC 29610

(864) 294-6514 |

Saturday 1/28, 4:00 pm

Family and friends who are unable to attend the service can view the Live Stream by clicking on the “Watch Livestream” button located on the main obituary page.

William “Bill” Othell Kendall, Jr., beloved husband, father, and friend passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the age of 90.

Bill was born on October 17, 1932, in Columbia. He was an active member of Hunt’s Memorial Baptist Church.

Bill joined the United States Air Force in 1950, where he discovered his love for aviation. He worked in and around the aviation industry since then and was the longest serving FAA Designated Examiner (DME) in the state, retiring in the spring of 2019. He earned the Charles Taylor award for 50 years in aviation and was inducted into the South Carolina Aviation Hall of Fame in 2021.

He is survived by his loving wife, Judy Lancaster Kendall; his children, Bill (Laurie), Thommy (Sheri), and Dawn (Tomas); his stepchildren, Tina (Larry), Debra (Chris), Mike (Tolya), and Jeff (Sheila); and his grandchildren and step-grandchildren.

Even though he has left this earth, his memory lives on. His influence, humor, and love were shared with everyone who knew him.

The visitation will be held Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest, with the memorial service to follow at 4:00 p.m. in the Northwest Chapel.

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Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest

6710 White Horse Road

Greenville, SC 29611

864-294-6415 | Map

Saturday 1/28, 2:30 pm - 3:45 pm

Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Northwest Chapel

6710 White Horse Road

Greenville, SC 29610

(864) 294-6514 | Map

Saturday 1/28, 4:00 pm

Family and friends who are unable to attend the service can view the Live Stream by clicking on the “Watch Livestream” button located on the main obituary page.

William “Bill” Othell Kendall, Jr., beloved husband, father, and friend passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at the age of 90. Bill was born on October 17, 1932, in Columbia. He was an active member of Hunt’s Memorial Baptist Church. Bill joined the United States Air Force in 1950, where he discovered his loveContinue Reading

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I hope this tree stands as long and has tall as you did in your life. You will be missed, Uncle Bill !

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In loving memory of uncle Jr. You will be missed!

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We were so sorry to hear of Junior's passing. We are praying for your family at the difficult time. Love, Aunt Ethel Vereen and Family A gift has been made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memory of William Othell Kendall This gift will continue to bring hope to the children of St. Jude today, tomorrow and beyond.

Praying for the family. We will miss Bill. He always kept a smile on his face and loved to make people laugh. He will truly be missed. Rest In Peace

So sorry for ya'lls loss! Mr. Bill was a really nice man. I had him for my instructor at GTC 89-91! He definitely had a passion for Aviation! He will be missed!

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.