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Ralph Hendricks Obituary
Simpsonville - Ralph S. Hendricks, 101, of Simpsonville, husband of Marion Hubbard Hendricks, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday morning, February 17, 2019.
Born in Bowman, GA, he was a son of the late Martin Spurgeon Hendricks and Clara Seymour Hendricks. Mr. Hendricks was a long-time member of First Baptist Church Simpsonville where as a deacon, treasurer and on various church committees. He served our country in the United States Air Force and the City of Simpsonville including City Council for thirteen years and Mayor for twelve years. Mr. Hendricks was a true statesman and dearly loved Simpsonville, the Golden Strip Community and the entire upstate of SC. He was a strong and generous supporter of young people furthering their education establishing the Hendricks Foundation and scholarships at Furman University, North Greenville University, Anderson University and Greenville Technical College which has and continues to assist hundreds of high school graduates obtain a college education.
In addition to his wife, Mrs. Marion, Mr. Hendricks is survived by their sons, Ted A. (Patti) Hubbard of Winston Salem, NC, and Kenneth (Eva) Hubbard of Simpsonville; grandchildren, Melissa Hubbard and her husband Joe Hundley, Stephanie Hubbard, Andrew (Jennifer) Hubbard, John (Victoria) Hubbard, and step-granddaughter, Megan Hubbard; great-grandchildren, Faith Hubbard, Mikayla Hubbard, and Eden Hubbard; one sister, Elizabeth Fowler; and many nieces and nephews.
Mr. Hendricks was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Webb Hendricks; two brothers and two sisters.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM in the Main Worship Center of First Baptist Church Simpsonville.
A Funeral Service will be held in the Main Worship Center of First Baptist Church Simpsonville on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow in Cannon Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to: First Baptist Church Simpsonville, Building Fund.
Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Edward Thompson
March 12, 2019
Very sorry for the loss of Mr.Hendricks our Dad and he are in heaven together now! Our Dad Louie F.Thompson Sr. Started our company E.Thompson Roofing Co in 1947 we did all of Mr.Hendricks work and close to 90% of the homes in Simpsonville, how? If Mr. Hendricks recommended you the job was yours people knew they could trust whatever he said! We will miss him and those recommendations but heaven sure is alot kinder!
willie parker
February 19, 2019
Mr Hendricks was one of my neighbors a very nice man always enjoyed talking with him when i walked around the neighborhood
February 18, 2019
May God be with the Hendricks family.
Sharon Gray /The Springs at simpsonville
Steve & Lynne Murrell
February 18, 2019
Ralph was such a generous and caring person, a genuine Statesman and Gentleman. The number of ways and times he helped and benefited others cannot be counted and his devotion to Simpsonville and his Church was priceless. He was definitely someone easily admired by all. He will be greatly missed.
John(Buddy) & Linda League
February 18, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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