Dr. Hugh V. Hendricks

Dr. Hugh V.
Hendricks
November 16, 1938-
September 12, 2012
Woodland, GA- HUGH VINING HENDRICKS
November 16, 1938 - September 12, 2012
Beloved Husband, Father and "Pop"
Dr. Hugh V. Hendricks, 73, of Woodland, died Wednesday, September 12, at his homeplace in Woodland.
Hugh was the son of the late Charlie and Marion Hendricks. A graduate of Talbot County High School, he received his B.S. Degree in Agriculture from the University of Georgia, and graduated from the UGA School of Veterinary Medicine in 1964.
Hugh practiced veterinary medicine in Manchester and Thomaston for 15 years. In 1978, he began his work with the USDA in the program of Brucellosis and tuberculosis eradication. After Brucellosis was eradicated, he transitioned to the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services. Hugh took great pride in his work with the Horse Protection Program and Yerkes Research Facility at Emory University.
Hugh had many interests and talents. Driven by a love for woodworking, he received much pleasure making furniture and wooden bowls for his family and friends. He was a farmer and enjoyed working with cattle and hay production. Turkey hunting in the springtime with his friends and playing with his grandchildren were his passions. He enjoyed rock work, possessing a talent to build anything that he desired. Known as "Pop" to his grandchildren, this storyteller and author loved sharing his Woodland adventures with his family.
Hugh is survived by his wife of 48 years, Patricia S. Hendricks; daughter, Mallie (John Talley) of Winder, Georgia; son, Dr. Mark (fiancé Shelly) Hendricks of Macon, Georgia, and five grandchildren, Dylan, Chappel, and Ben Talley of Winder, Georgia, and Matthew and Ruthie Hendricks of Macon, Georgia; one brother Dr. Joe Hendricks (Betty) of Macon and one sister, Emily (Marshall) Daniel of Woodland.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. at Talbotton Funeral Home, Talbotton, Georgia. Funeral services will be held at Talbotton United Methodist Church at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 15, 2012, with Dr. John Talley and Rev.Jim Emory officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Hugh may be made to the Collinsworth- United Methodist Church, 3617 Poplar Trace, Junction City, Georgia 31812, or Covenant Care Adoption Agency, 3950 Ridge Avenue, Macon, Georgia 31210.
Talbotton Funeral Home, Talbotton, Ga. is in charge of arrangements