John A. Kirkendall, 75, of Goshen, passed peacefully on December 25, 2019.

He was born on January 26, 1944 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Robert and Anna Elizabeth Kirkendall.  After graduating high school, he married Linda Ashby in Yuma, AZ on February 29, 1964.  After retirement, John worked for Zeigler Ford as a driver for 10 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Elkhart. John's greatest joy was spending time with his children and grandchildren, riding his Harley, Notre Dame Sports, and horses. John was a member of the Harley Owners Group (Hog) for over 30 years.

He is survived by his children, Allen (Michelle) Kirkendall, Damon (Tina Miller) Kirkendall, Danita (Brian) Tobolski, and Robert (Amy Jarzynski) Kirkendall; five grandchildren, Brenden, Delaney, Hunter and Drake Kirkendall and Emily Ross; sisters, Jean Chernay and Anita Burnham.

John was preceeded in death by his wife, Linda on May 26, 2019 and his sister Judy Siple.

Friends and family will be received on Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 6-8 PM in the Chapel Hill Funeral Home, 10776 McKinley Highway, Osceola, IN  46561.  A memorial service in John's honor will be held on Friday, January 10, 2020 at 11 AM at the funeral home. To share a remembrance of John or to offer condolences to his family, please visit www.chapelhillmemorial.com.