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He was born January 9, 1941 a twin to Elmer and Ohal Holder Hendrix, at home in Boughton, Arkansas.
Jerry met and married the love of his life, Dorothy Mae Kirkham on August 22, 1959 and they shared 63 years of marriage before her passing in 2022. He was Church of Christ by faith.
He served in the National Guard from 1957-1960 with many very interesting stories to tell. He was a farmer for many many years and then giving up farm equipment for chicken farming. In 2010 when he sold the chicken houses, he picked up a new hobby, cooking and baking, and became an amazing cook! Famous for his Buttermilk Chocolate Cake and Grape Pies. He was diagnosed with CLL in 2012 and fought this battle with everything possible.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his precious wife, Dorothy; daughter, Ohal Jeneice (Ge-Ge) Applegate; two grandchildren, Braith and Jennifer; infant brother, Kenneth; oldest brother, Ruel; and twin brother, Gary.
Jerry is survived by his daughter and caregiver, Teresa Smith and husband Dean; son, Jerry (Bud) Hendrix Jr. and wife Jing; brother, Junior (Kay) Hendrix; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, niece, nephews, cousins, and other extended family along with lots of friends.
His love and sense of humor will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025 at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home in Prescott, Arkansas.
Funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home with Bro. Neal Ridling officiating. Burial will follow at Piney Grove Cemetery in Boughton, Arkansas under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home.
Revelation 21:4
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for former things are passed away.
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