Jerry Wayne Hendricks

Jerry Wayne Hendricks obituary

Jerry Wayne Hendricks

Jerry Hendricks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilkerson Funeral Home - De Queen on Aug. 29, 2025.

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Mr. Jerry Wayne Hendricks, age 72, a resident of Ashdown, Arkansas, passed away on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at his home.

Jerry was born on January 21, 1953, in De Queen, Arkansas. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. He enjoyed fishing, golfing, and DJing at local events.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Hartridge Lee Hendricks, Sr., and Effie Crosnoe Hendricks; three brothers, Clarence Hendricks, JC Hendricks, and Don Allen Hendricks.

He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Alma Hendricks of Ashdown; two brothers, Lee Hendricks and Darrel G. Hendricks, both of Ashdown; one sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Leon Klitz of Winthrop, Arkansas; one son, Ethan Kenneth Wayne Hendricks of Fouke, Arkansas; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Hendricks will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 1, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen with Leon Klitz officiating. Burial will follow at West Otis Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in De Queen.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

You may leave a condolence online at www.wilkersonfuneralhomes.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Wilkerson Funeral Home - De Queen

403 W. Stillwell Ave. P.O. Box 640, De Queen, AR 71832

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