Obituary of George S. Kirkendall

George S. Kirkendall Syracuse/Dundee: George S. Kirkendall, age 69, formerly of Dundee, NY passed away late Sunday evening, February 8, 2015 at Upstate Medical Center, in Syracuse, NY. George was born in Tacoma, Washington, July 28, 1945, to the late Earl S. and Alice I. Kirkendall. Before coming to the Dundee area in 1971, he had been a member of the U. S. Army for seven years serving a tour of duty in Vietnam for part of those years. George worked for Learn Motors in Watkins Glen, owned his own Sunoco service station in Savona, NY, and later worked for Penn Yan Express in Penn Yan, NY. Upon leaving there he worked at Hancock Field in Syracuse as a mechanic on the A10 fighter planes that were housed there. He was a member of the Air National Guard while employed at Hancock. He also had been employed by trucking companies as a semi driver. For the past few years, George has been in ill health and has received care for his needs when outside the VA and the hospital, from his sons. He is survived by his sons, Eric S. Kirkendall of Kirkville, NY, Jason (Susan) Kirkendall of Dundee; a daughter, Melissa (Matthew) Dolder of San Antonio, TX; 8 grandchildren, Joshua, Taylor, Alex, Gabriel, Dakota, Lucas, Amelia, and Anabelle; 2 sisters, Janis (Guy) Dove, of Gresham, Oregon, Ann (Charley) Cummings of Sidney, Montana; nieces Cristi, Sherry, Julie, and Jaclyn, and nephew Jeffrey. He will always be remembered as an excellent mechanic for any type of motor that exists. His sons have fortunately inherited that skill from their father. There are no calling hours and services will be at the convenience of the family. The family graciously requests those wishing to send memorial contributions to their local VFW Post. Arrangements were entrusted to the Baird Funeral Home 36 Water St. Dundee, NY 14837. Online condolences can be sent by visiting www.bairdfuneralhomedundee.com.