It is with great sadness that I report the passing of Rod Kendig, Chairman of the WFPL Board of Governance. Under Rod’s leadershipthe library made numerous advances in a short period of time. His ability to bring people together in support of a common cause, the clarity he brought to issues, his warm personality, and his great intelligence will be missed. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers. Information on services will be provided as they become available. More about Rod Kendig’s accomplishments can be found here: http://www.pnj.com/article/20140203/NEWS01/302030007/Rod-Kendig-left-his-mark-on-Pensacola-community Cathy Ingram, our neighbor in Heron's Forest and librarian at our branch library said "We have lost a major force in the WFPL system as well as a kind, caring and funny man."
Some additional information from Paula Briggs Kendig, that was not included in the PNJ obituary:
Celebration of Life Service:
February 6, 2014 – 3:00 pm CST
First Presbyterian Church of Pensacola
33 E Gregory St
Pensacola, FL 32502
850.438.9619
Reverend Frank Beall and Dr. Henry Roberts officiating.
Reception for all family and friends immediately following the service in the Jane Noonan Activity Center
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Rod’s name to:
Pearl Nelson Child Development Center
916 East Fairfield Drive
Pensacola, FL 32503
850-434-7755
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Arc Santa Rosa
6225 Dixie Road
Milton, FL 32570
850-623-9320