HENDRICKS, RUDOLPH, 88, of Louisville, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Baptist Hospital East.

Born in Bloomfield, KY, he was a graduate of Bloomfield High School and attended Spencerian College. Rudolph was a US Army veteran of World War II, having served as a medic on a hospital ship. He was retired from GE after serving as hourly payroll leader for 31 years. He was a member of Buechel Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Kosair Shrine Temple and Melbourne Heights Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his beloved son, David Hendricks; his parents, Perry and Mae Hendricks of Bloomfield; and a sister, Marshalene Colvin.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Erma J. Hendricks; sons, Eddie Hendricks (Charlotte), Rev. Mike Hendricks (Beverly) and Jerry Hendricks (Vicky); daughters, Debbie Siler (Mike) and Rebecca Sims (Gary); step-daughter, Phyllis McKim (Burrell); sisters, Donna Mae and Alma Jean; brothers, Orvin and Garland; 12 grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and five stepgreat-grandchildren.

His funeral service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, October, 20, 2010 at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, with burial in Resthaven Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon-8 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:30-11 a.m. on Wednesday at Highlands.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Kosair Charities.

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Published by Courier-Journal from Oct. 18 to Oct. 20, 2010.

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October 19, 2010

To family members, I have fond memories of Rudolph when my dad Evan Hendricks, Jr. would take the family to Bloomfield to visit Aunt Mae and Uncle Perry and family and then later in life when we attended family gatherings. He was a kind man with always a story or two to tell. My thoughts and prayers to out to the family. Dianne Hendricks Smithers

Susan Frisbie

October 18, 2010

Dear Aunt Erma Jean- Sending my love to you all. Susan

LouAnn Schiess

October 18, 2010

Our love and prayers to all the family.
Lou (Colvin) Frederick, daughter & family.

Shelly Sommer

October 18, 2010

Thanks for always being part of my life Grandpa - I Love You

William Frisbie

October 18, 2010

Hello Erma Jean and family,
John and Mary have kept us up to date on Rudy. We are saddened to hear of his passing. Aunt Erma Jean----you have been a pillar of strength for your family and a blessing to all who know you. We pray you be lifted up by the outpouring of love at this time.
Bill and Peggy Frisbie

One Vet To Another

Eddie Hendricks

October 18, 2010

Jeanie Daugherty

October 18, 2010

Eddie , Mike, Jerry & Debbie you guys are in our thoughts and prayers. Love , Jeanie and Family

October 17, 2010

I shall never forget what you did and the trips made so we could spent those special weekends at your home or at Pa's and Ma's. also the special moment when I got to give you the Medals you earn in the service that Mike work so hard to see you got. I shall miss you greatly Eddie

October 17, 2010

Eddie we are so sorry to hear about your Dad. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Robin & Rudy Phelps

PAM DAUGHERTY

October 17, 2010

EDDIE CHARLOTTE KATIE AND RYAN YOU GUYS IS IN MY PRAYERS

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