Reverend Daniel Kendrick age 70, of DeFuniak Springs passed away Thursday August 8, 2024. He was born September 27, 1953 in Hazard, Kentucky the son of James Kendrick and Marjorie Eversole Kendrick. Brother Danny was the founder of Emmanuel Apostolic Church in Florala in 1984. Danny fought many health issues and never wavered in his love and devotion to his Lord Jesus Christ. His steadfast reliance on God's strength and compassion allowed him to persevere through very trying times, all while inspiring others to seek the same refuge he had found in Christ. Danny was incredible husband, dad, Papa and teacher for his entire family.  He will be dearly missed by all those he touched; he was a hopeful and encouraging presence in his Church and community, never missing an opportunity to share a message of hope and healing through belief in Jesus Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Rosie Kendrick; brother, Bryan Kendrick; sister, Ruth Jean Marlow, Patricia Mullins and Rosemary Lucy.

He is survived by wife, Sue Kendrick, children, Debbie Carr and husband Joseph Carr Sr, Kelly Kendrick, Jenny Kendrick and foster daughter, Brandy O'Steen, sister, Joyce Vance (who he loving called baby), grandchildren, Morgan Carr and fiancé Nathan Finn, Joseph Carr Jr, Kaitlyn Carr, Billy Kendrick, Heaven Kendrick and fiancé Michael Stephens, 2 great-grandchildren, and one on the way Aela Finn, Xander Finn. He loved being their Papa. He is also survived by an abundance of extended loved ones including numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Daniel (Danny) Kendrick will be 10AM Tuesday August 13, 2024 at Evans Funeral Home with Reverend Shane Chesser officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour before services. Interment will be in Kendrick Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Danny's memory to Emmanuel Apostolic Church, P.O. Box 12, Florala, AL 36442.

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