It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the unexpected passing of Robert Ernest Kendall Jr., on February 6, 2026.  Born July 20, 1946, in Akron, Ohio to Marilyn June (Hackett) Kendall Fairbanks Carman and Robert Ernest Kendall Sr.

Robert was a proud graduate of John R. Buchtel High School class of 1965 and University of Akron, where he built the foundation for a career marked by dedication, professionalism, and integrity. He became a respected Real Estate Appraiser and was known not only for his expertise, but for his passion for sharing knowledge. Robert was a prominent member of both the Society of Real Estate Appraisers and Appraisal Institute in which he earned his SRPA and MAI designations as well as taught for over 45 years locally and nationally within. He served several times as the president of the local chapters for both organizations.

He was a member of numerous organizations within the church and the community. Church was an essential part of Robert's life in which he participated in Brotherhood of Saint Andrews Smithfield, North Carolina, was a member of the founding group of Saint Christopher's Anglican Church, as well as participated in vestry. Robert shared his love for music in the Men and Boys choir at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Akron, Ohio, Grace Episcopal Church Mansfield, Ohio, Saint James Episcopal Church Wooster, Ohio, Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Smithfield, North Carolina, Society Preservation and Encouragement of Barbershop Quartet Singing in America, and Wayneaires Barbershop Quartet. His community outreach stemmed from participating in various organizations including; Grand Lodge F & A.M. of Ohio Venus Lodge # 152 of Mansfield, Ohio, Grand Chapter Royal Arch Masons of Ohio King Cyrus Chapter # 207, Mansfield Commandry Knight Templar # 21, Tadmor Shriners of Akron, Ohio, Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Historical Society, and Wayne County Rotary.

Robert will be deeply missed by his beloved high school sweetheart and wife of 56 ½ years Karen Lyne (Smith) Kendall; his daughter Deborah Anne, son in law Sean Lindon Buck; his cherished grandchildren Madison Kendall, Jacob Lindon and Joshua Edwin; his brother William Thomas Kendall; and his sisters Barbara Lynn (Kendall) Browder, Sally Jean (Carman) Bettes. He leaves behind a legacy of love, dedication, and integrity that will continue to live on through his family.

There will be a celebration of Life for Robert on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church 218 S. 2ndStreet Smithfield, NC 27577

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saint Paul's Episcopal Church Choir Smithfield, North Carolina or Saint Christopher's Anglican Church 5200 Cleveland Road Suite E Wooster, Ohio 44691.