Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
HARRY HENDRIX Obituary
Harry Carl Hendrix Jr., age 92, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his children on October 7, 2021. He was born to the late Harry and Selma Hendrix on January 29, 1929, in Piney Flats, Tennessee.
On June 1, 1955, he married Virginia "Jenny" Rice who preceded him in death on June 13, 2017. In 1955 he graduated from East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In 1965 he and his family moved to Fairfield from Decatur, Georgia. He was employed by Champion International Corp. as a Transportation Manager until retiring in 1991.
Harry was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He was an avid reader and lover of history and nature.
He is survived by four children, Steve Hendrix, Lisa Hendrix, Melinda (Pat) Keller, and Bryan Hendrix; and granddaughter Michelle (Alex) Bowman of Austin, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Jenny, seven sisters, and two brothers.
Harry was a constant source of strength and inspiration and will be greatly missed.
Funeral arrangements will be private.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for HARRY HENDRIX
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in HARRY HENDRIX's name
Memorial Events
for HARRY HENDRIX
How to support HARRY's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor HARRY HENDRIX's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
