Earl David Kindred

Earl David Kindred, age 76 of Sevierville, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021. He was born August 7, 1945, in Scottsboro, Alabama. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and decorated soldier.

David was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Vietnam in the 11th Armored Calvary, “The Blackhorse” Regiment. He received several awards including a Purple Heart, the Army Achievement Medal, and a six-time recipient of the Army Good Conduct Medal.

David loved to paint and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was always a jokester and enjoyed making people laugh.

He is preceded in death by his wife Sandra C. (Edwards) Kindred, parents Ella (Berry) and Robert E. (Bob) Kindred, brothers William and Larry G. Kindred as well as sisters Lorene Laughlin, Etta Mae, Lucille Owens, Emma Ruth Kindred and Edith Kindred.

Survivors include his daughters Ann M. White and husband Kendal of TN and Julie Ann Rodriquez of MD, grandsons Mark Henderson, David Henderson, Gene M. Ortiz of FL and Timothy Henderson and wife Summer of TN. In addition, he is survived by his great-granddaughters Katlyn Long, Ashley Moore, Gracie Henderson and Serenity Henderson, all of TN, sisters Peggy Coker of TX, Linda Kindred and Bonnie Kindred, both of AL.

Friends will be received at the Shiloh Church of the Brethren 1789 Shiloh Rd. Moatsville, WV 26405 on Monday November 1, from 10- 11am. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am with Rev. Larry Poling officiating. Interment will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery with military honors being accorded.