"A Limb Has Fallen From The Family Tree"
If roses grow in Heaven, Lord, please pick a bunch for me.
Place them in my Kendrick's arms & tell him they're from me.
Tell him that I love & miss him & when he turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon his cheeks & hold him for awhile.
Because remembering him is easy, I do it everyday.
But there is an ache within my heart that will never go away.
                                                                                           ~In loving memory of myKen
                                                                                           October 31, 1985 - May 15, 2024

Kendrick Laquay Hill, age 38 of San Francisco, California, passed away at his residence in San Francisco on May 15, 2024 of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Veris Hill & Beatrice Slack. 

Kendrick was born at Chicot Memorial Hospital in Lake Village, Arkansas on October 31, 1985 (Halloween). He attended Wilmot Elementary School (Wilmot, AR), Lee Jr. High & Neville High Schools (Monroe, LA), graduating from Delta High School (Mer Rouge, LA) on May 15, 2004.

After a while of pondering the direction he wanted his life to take, he decided to join the military. Kendrick served in the United States Army where his primary specialty was Motor Transport. He was deployed to Kuwait & also served active duty in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Ken received an Honorable Discharge & awarded decorations, medals, badges, citations & campaign ribbons, including: Army Commendation Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, OverSeas Service Ribbon & Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/m Device. 

Upon military discharge, Kendrick worked in the bay area as an Elevator Mechanic Apprentice. His goal was to complete the apprenticeship.

Kendrick loved God & enjoyed listening to Gospel music. He was baptized & reared by his first Pastor, Rev. Lorenzo Price, whom he referred to as "Dad" until death. His church affiliations include: Mt. Olive (Galion, LA), Piney Grove & St. Joseph (West Monroe, LA) & Vive Church Oakland (Oakland, CA). Another of his all time favorites for singing/preaching was Rev. Gilbert Wilson.

The bay area was his forever home. Being near the water was his favorite pastime. He loved nature, working out, taking walks, going to the movies, attending church, traveling, eating healthy, & positive energy with friends & family. When Ken wasn't outside, he spent time reading some of his favorites: The Power of Now, The Tony Evans Bible Commentary, The Unbound Soul, A New Earth & How to Eat, Move & Be Healthy.

Kendrick was the second oldest of five. He leaves to cherish his memories: Mom: Mable Price, Monroe, LA; Sister: Ambria Norris Tramble (Jeremiah), Arlington TX, Brothers: Carlos Hill, Bellingham, WA, Lorenzo Malik Price, Baton Rouge, LA & Loronzo Michail Price, Arlington, TX. He also leaves precious memories to his two aunts: Shirley Slack & Mary Smith (Gene), Santa Rosa, CA, one uncle, Leonard Slack, Wilmot, AR, along with three nieces & five nephews who loved Uncle Ken.
He will be missed by many of his cousins & classmates. Some of his special childhood friends include: Marquita Duckery, Solomon Edwards, Jamie Dunn, Anna Hymes, Tayonda Carolina, Shameka Fielder, Lakeshia Lemon, Demengo Coleman & Jessica Smith.

The family of Kendrick Hill expresses sincere appreciation to all of you for your gracious acts of kindness. We are truly indebted to you for your kind words, genuine deeds, happy thoughts & heartfelt encouragement.

The Spreading of the Ashes will be held in the San Francisco Bay near the Golden Gate Bridge on Sunday, July 21, 2024.