Derwood Kendrick
Derwood Kendrick, of Apison, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 on his 94th birthday.
A lifelong resident of Hamilton County, Mr. Kendrick was retired captain from the Chattanooga Fire Department, after 27 years of service.
A longtime general contractor and renovator, Mr. Kendrick was of the Baptist faith.
He held memberships with the VFW and the American Legion Post #95 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Kitty Kendrick; Horace and Opal Kilgore; and sister, Nina Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Georgia Kendrick; three sons, Scott Kendrick, Tampa, Fl., Dirk Kendrick, Apison, and Tim Kendrick, South Pittsburg; sister, Gaynell Pickering, Chattanooga; brother, David (Debbie) Kilgore, East Ridge; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held on Monday, May 5, at 12:30 p.m. at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Pastor Jeremy Colloms officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ooltewah Baptist Church.
You may share condolences with the family at www.heritagechattanooga.com
The family will receive friends Sunday, May 4, from 3-5 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.