George "Nevin" Kendall, 95, formally of Liberty Center, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021, at River Terrace Estates in Bluffton.

Nevin was born in Wabash, IN. on Dec. 15, 1925, to the late Homer U. and Vesta E. (Brane) Kendall. He married Harriett Joan (Robbins) on March 19, 1955, in Angola, IN., she preceded him in death on Sept. 27, 2003.

He graduated in 1943 from Linn Lawn H.S.  in Wabash, IN., following graduation he worked for many local farms in Wells County and was a carpenter. He retired from Southern Wells Schools in 1991 as a Custodian. He was a member of the First Church of Christ in Bluffton.  Nevin served in the United States Army overseas from 1954 to 1957 and was a member of the American Legion Post 111 for 35 years.

Nevin enjoyed following I.U. Basketball and Chicago Cubs Baseball, working crossword puzzles and eating out at former Corner Depot Restaurant in Bluffton, he is best known for never meeting a stranger.

He is survived by his children; Jodi Ann (Michael) Pinkerton of Bluffton and Lissa (David) Kitchens of Marshfield, Mass and David W. Kendall of Ft. Wayne, four grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents and wife, Nevin was preceded in death by three brothers; Kenneth, Isaac and Merrill Kendall, two sisters; Margarete Stickler and Janet Boyer.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021, from 10 AM until 1:00 PM at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton, funeral services will immediately follow at 1:00 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Wood officiating.

Burial will take place at Mossburg Cemetery, with Military graveside rites conducted by the American Legion Post 111 and the United State Army Honor Guard.

Memorials can be made to Friends Who Care Cancer Relief Foundation.