Kendall, James - 89, of Houston, a retired 40 year lineman for NTEPA, died at NMMC in Tupelo on Sunday, November 11, 2012.Visitation is scheduled for Monday, November 12, 2012, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Houston Funeral Home.The funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at 2:00 PM, at Houston Funeral Home. Rev. Sammy McMillen and Dr. Randy Rinehart will officiate. Burial will follow at Chickasaw Memorial Gardens. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Wilkins Kendall of Houston, his daughters, Leisa & Neal Allen of Houston, Donna & Jimmy Smith of Houston, his grandchildren, Jayme Smith, Jordan Allen, Jill Smith, Bethaney Allen, Brandon Allen, and Jenna Smith all of Houston; and his sister, Barbara & Leion Harrington of Farmers Branch, TX.