Kendal Whitlock, 94, went home to be with our Lord on October 6, 2025. He was born in Saline County, IL on December 17, 1930.

Kendal worked for Olin Corporation, Ammunition Division in East Alton, IL, only taking leave to serve in the U.S. Army in the Korean War before returning to Olin to complete a 40-year career.

After retiring from Olin, he and his wife moved to Kimberling City, MO where he worked in the theaters as an usher.

Kendal was preceded in death by his father, Jack Whitlock; his mother, Lena (Pemberton) Whitlock; three brothers, Clifton, Kennith and Jack; one sister, Betty Rogers and a daughter-in-law, Phyllis (Benefiel) Whitlock.

Kendal is survived by his wife of 55 years, Susan (White) Whitlock; twin sons, Randy of Taylorsville, MS and Ronnie of Waterloo, IL; two daughters, Jenisha McNealy of Kimberling City, MO and Stephanie Schilling of Wood River, IL; nine grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Kendal thoroughly enjoyed fishing and camping. He was known as a friendly, caring person, loved by all who knew him, and he will be greatly missed.

A celebration of life will be held on November 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church located at 5626 Joe Bald Road, Kimberling City, MO. Military Honor Guard will attend. Cremation was under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, MO.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Calvary Baptist Church.