Otis C. Hendrix

On February 9, 2018 Otis Cleveland Hendrix of Severn, MD was called home to be with his Lord. Following a brief illness, he went peacefully with his family by his side with his pride and dignity intact. Born in Coffeeville, Mississippi he joined the Army in 1949 and served honorably for 27 years. His last assignment was as the Post Command Sergeant Major of Ft. Meade from August 1, 1969 through March 1, 1975. During the period of August 1975 through March 1999 he was the President and Chief Executive Officer for the Ft. Meade Community Credit Union. He was a Business Administrator of Heritage Community Church since November 1999. He was also an Elder of Heritage and previously a Chairman of the Finance Committee. Otis will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years, Nina Hendrix; his loving children, Perry Hendrix(Sherri Hendrix), Kimberly Van Meter(Steve VanMeter), Anastasia Dixon(Doug Dixon), Melinda Leighton(Bill Leighton)his sister Joann Colinger and brother Jim Hendrix, both of Mississippi. He was preceded in death by his brother Bill Hendrix in 1984. He will be fondly remembered by his 11 grandchildren, Jason Hendrix, Jared Hendrix, Jessica Allen, Jennifer White, Sloane Whitehead, Meghan VanMeter, John Collins III, Kyle Collins, Hannah Collins, Morgan Economou and Taylor Leighton. He adored his 7 great grandchildren. He was anxiously awaiting the arrival of 2 more great granddaughters and 1 great grandson. Relatives, friends, and colleagues are welcome to his visitation at Singleton Funeral & Cremation Services, P.A., 1 2nd Ave SW (at Crain Hwy), Glen Burnie, MD 21061, on Tuesday February 13, 2018 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. Church service will be held on February 14, 2018 at 1:30pm at Heritage Community Church 8146 Quarterfield Rd, Severn, MD 21144. Internment at Crownsville Veterans Cemetary (TBD). In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Paralyzed Veterans of America at pva.org. To offer condolences to the Hendrix family, please visit www.singletonfuneralhome.com.