Kevin Hendrix

1960 - 2022

CINCINNATI, Ohio - Kevin D. Hendrix, 61, passed away March 6, 2022, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his family by his side.

He was born Aug. 28, 1960, in Paragould to Sonny Hendrix and Pauline Rust Hendrix.

Kevin was a 1979 graduate of Valley View High School. After high school, he entered the United States Army and was stationed in Fort Riley, Kan. While in the Army, he was a cannon crewman and expert sharpshooter.

Kevin loved music; he played several instruments but had a passion for the banjo. After medical retirement from the Army, he traveled the U.S. playing in Bluegrass bands.

While on tour, The Bob Lewis Family, (Kevin on the banjo) was recorded for The Mississippi River of Song CD which was produced by and now resides in the Smithsonian Institute: song "Born to be with You."

Kevin moved to Cincinnati in 2003 where he impressed audiences and the bluegrass community with his talent and charm. His move to Cincinnati made him wonderful lifelong friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Marion "Sonny" Hendrix.

Survivors include his mother, Pauline Hendrix; mother of his children, Karen Hendrix; two daughters, Elizabeth Hendrix and Samantha (Brett) Hendrix; grandchildren, Conner and Amanda Hendrix; sister, Nena (Clint) Edgar; brothers, Keith Hendrix and Todd (Jeanie) Hendrix; and nephew, Evan Edgar.

Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home with Joe May officiating. Burial will follow in Herndon Cemetery.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Ernest Shumaker, Bill Erwin, Willie Smelser, Clint Edgar, Ron Simmons, Matt Nickell, CJ Stephens, Frank Malone, James McGee, Chachi Echerival, Keenan, Stevie Snyder and Christopher Bishop.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service.

Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home is in charge of services.

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