~ IN MEMORY ~
USAF/Pilot/DL Flight Instructor, Charles ‘Sonny’ Morgan
Kendrick Sr.
January 20, 1937 - October 1, 2020
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~ Carol for the PCN
Obituary: Charles
"Sonny" Morgan Kendrick
Charles Morgan “Sonny” Kendrick Sr., a resident of Fairhope,
Alabama passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020.
A graveside service will be held
at Greenwood cemetery in Florala,
AL on October 31st at 12:00pm.
Sonny was born in Florala, AL on January 20, 1937, and
graduated from Auburn University with a degree in aeronautical
engineering, while in the Air Force
ROTC, class of 1959. He entered the US Air Force as a second
lieutenant and was a fighter pilot during the Vietnam war in which he was
awarded the Distinguished Flying
Cross. He retired from the Air
Force and began an accomplished career as a commercial pilot with Eastern Airlines
lasting 25 years. Subsequently, Sonny,
was a test pilot for McDonald Douglas during the development of the
MD-11 aircraft. He then spent four years
flying with China Eastern Airlines, and, finally,
was an instructor with Delta Airlines before retiring
He is a Member of Magnolia Springs Baptist Church in
Magnolia Springs AL, and a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge in Florala, Al.
He is preceded in death by his Father, Thaddeus Douglas
Kendrick, his Mother, Mildred Prestwood Kendrick, and his Brother, Thomas Douglas Kendrick.
He is survived by his wife,
Peggy. His son, Morgan and wife
Celia, 3 grandchildren , Ivy, Erin and
Blake. Son, Craig, and grandchildren Grace and Anna.
Step-daughter Kim Witte, husband Ken ,
grandchildren Kyle and Tanner. Step-son Steve Bohannon and grandchildren Josh,
Brooke and Cash. His brother Dr. John K. Kendrick and wife Yvonne. Many nieces
and nephews and special cousins, classmates and countless friends....also the
love of his life… his Shih-Tzu Missy.
His, was a life well lived, hunting, fishing, gardening, and
spending much time with friends and family....helping others.
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SERVICES
Graveside Service
Saturday, October 31, 2020
12:00 PM
Greenwood Cemetery
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