Thomas Richard Hendricks Sr.

Thomas Richard Hendricks Sr. obituary, Murfreesboro, NC

Thomas Richard Hendricks Sr.

Thomas Hendricks Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service - Letchworth Chapel on Jun. 17, 2025.

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Thomas Richard Hendricks, Sr., age 77, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at his home in Scotland Neck.
Thomas was born on November 19, 1947 in Litchfield, CT to Harry and Helen Mills Hendricks. His passion was building and he took great joy in helping others. A true family man, Thomas loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren dearly. He was a hard working man who was always willing to lend a helping hand when need and loved to spend time outdoors gardening. Thomas married his wife, Terri, in 2017 and moved to North Carolina from Vermont the same year. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
In addition to his parents, Thomas was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Hendricks; and his sisters, Patricia Loken and Helen Castagna.
He is survived by his loving wife, Terri Pate Hendricks; his daughters, Sandra Harris and husband Antonio and Ann Santamaria and husband Tony; his son, Tommy Hendricks, Jr.; eight grandchildren, Renee Santamaria, Tony Jr. Santamaria, Marissa Lopez-Garza, Dimitri Santamaria, Andrew Santamaria, Jerel Santamaria, Sr., Salvador Santamaria, Antonio Harris, and Justin Harris; eighteen great-grandchildren; his brother, Harry Hendricks; and his sister, Joyce Caron.
No services will be held at this time.
Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service ~ Letchworth Chapel in Scotland Neck is handling arrangements for the Hendricks family and online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Thomas, please visit our floral store.

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