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Thomas Hendricks Obituary

Thomas Allen Hendricks SALEM, SC - Thomas Allen Hendricks, 70, husband of Peggy Sue Sweatman Hendricks, of Salem, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at his home. A native of Kansas, Mr. Hendricks was the son of the late Thomas Donald and Lois Maxine Wardlow Hendricks. He was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force, having served in the 315th Air Lift as a E6 Technician Sergeant. Mr. Hendricks was a member of the VFW Club and retired from Bosch. In addition to his wife, Mr. Hendricks is survived by his daughters: Tara Heinley and Angela Snavley (Barry); brother: Donnie Hendricks; sisters: Yvonne Amerson (Mike) and Jan Hay; grandchildren: Hunter Heinley, Chance Heinley, Gillian Heinley, Riley Heinley, Reagan Snavley, Brittany Treadway and Dylan Treadway; and great-grandchild: De'Angel Heinley. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hendricks is preceded in death by his step-son: Allen Treadway; brother: Jack Hendricks; and sisters: Theresa Peeples and Patti Hendricks. A memorial service will be held with at 2:00 PM, Friday, October, 7, 2022, at Davenport Funeral Home Chapel, with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. The family is at their respective homes. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2022.

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