Randolph Hendrix

Randolph Hendrix

January 16, 1939 – August 23, 2025

Mr. Randolph Hendrix, 86, of Nashville, Arkansas, was born on January 16, 1939, to James and Flossie Hendrix, along with his brothers F.L., James Louis, Milton, Artell, and Rollin, in Mineral Springs, Arkansas. He spent his formative years in the Howard County School System, where he graduated from Howard County Training High School in 1957. He enjoyed playing baseball and rigging up cars. Randolph served in The United States Army from September 1960 to 1963, when he was Honorably Discharged. His hard work ethic began as a youth working in the cotton fields, chopping and picking cotton with his oldest brother, F. L. Later, he was employed at the local sawmill, Dierks.

When you look back over the life of Randolph Hendrix, several things may come to mind. You may know him as an Army Veteran, avid fisherman, great bowler, "Rig It Up Randy," "Deacon Fry," "Skillet," or "Lil Man," but everyone who knew him knew he was the protector of his family. You may know him as the husband of Annie Ruth Hendrix for 61 years, or the father to Marcia, Michael, Tyron, Sharon, Randy, Vera, Era, DeWayne, and Jasmine. Because he is in Heaven, you SHOULD know that he is a child of God.

After moving to California, he attended Laney College and worked as a Roofer. He found his ultimate career when he became employed at Standard Oil, which later became Chevron Oil Refinery in Richmond, CA. He spent nearly 30 years as a Head Operator in the Blending and Shipping Department. Randolph found great joy in driving the Chevron fire truck at the yearly company picnics and often met with fellow Retirees for lunch.

Randolph was a Deacon and Sunday School teacher at Roland Piggee Memorial

Baptist Church, where Richard L. Dixon is the Pastor. During his many years in

Oakland, CA, he was an active member of Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church,

where Walter Culp, Jr. is the Pastor. He was an Usher, Deacon, Sunday School teacher and Superintendent, served on the Trustee Board, and filled any other capacity where he was needed. Randolph was a renowned Bible scholar, and his extensive knowledge of the Bible left people in awe. He enjoyed great scriptural debates with his sister-in-law, Dorothy Hendrix.

Randolph did all he could for his family, but the most important thing he did was to instill in them the importance of knowing their foundation is in the Lord, so that nothing could destroy them. He even baptized several of his grandchildren. Randolph had that old-fashioned, Southern upbringing, and everyone around could tell there was something different about him. He was quick-witted and was often the loudest and funniest one in the room. Randolph loved a good domino game, and people usually assumed he couldn't play until he beat them! He never met a stranger and frequently stopped to assist anyone who appeared to need assistance. He supplied his church members at Tabernacle with food he grew in his garden and fish he caught.

On any given Wednesday, Randolph could be found at many local restaurants with his fellow Deacons from Tabernacle. Randolph and his buddies would save our families a spot at the Alameda County Fair every 4th of July. He made the best fall-off-the-bone baby back ribs and grilled pork chops! Randolph also taught his children how to churn the perfect homemade ice cream in the wooden bucket.

We can all still hear him use phrases like, "Lil boy say," "Fair ta middlin," and "Let ya' momma push the car boy." In his later years, he would end his phone conversations by telling his daughters he loved them and to "stay sweet." Awaiting Randolph's arrival are his parents, James and Flossie Hendrix, four brothers -F.L., James Louis, Rollin, and Artell Hendrix, his wife, Annie Ruth Hendrix (whom he was a faithful caregiver to until she was called home), and his son, Randy Hendrix.

Please join his children and their spouses: Marcia, Michael, Tyron, Sharon, Vera, Era, DeWayne, Jasmine, and all his beautiful grandchildren and great-grandchildren to honor and salute a life well-lived.

Service will be held at Roland Piggee Memorial Baptist Church 1415 AR 27 Lockesburg, Arkansas 71846 on Saturday September 6, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. where Pastor Richard Dixon will serve as Officiant. There will be a public viewing from 12:00 P.M. until 1:00 P.M. under the direction of Hamilton-Davis Funeral Home. Interment will be at Flint Hill Cemetery, 1031 Bluff Springs Rd. Mineral Springs, Arkansas, 71851 immediately following his service with Military Honors.