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Stephen P. Hendrix, Sr. - TYBEE ISLAND - Stephen P. Hendrix, Sr., 59, of Tybee Island, GA, entered into the presence of his Savior on September 8, 2011. He was a communicant of St. Michael's Catholic Church. He retired as Fire Chief of the Tybee Island Fire Dept. and retired from the GA Army National Guard. He was a member of the Tybee M.R.S and Chatham Artillery. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Charles R. and Margaret M. Hendrix. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Betty Jayne Hendrix, three sons, Stephen, Kenneth, and Donald, and two daughters-in-law, Laura and Aimee. He was "Papa" to 8 grandchildren, Bradley, Landry, Dylan, Jadon, Kenner, Emma, Sarah, and Clayton. Also surviving are 2 brothers, Charles R. and Thomas L. Hendrix, and many extended family members. Visitation will be 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, September 11, 2011 with a Christian Wake Service at 4:00 p.m., at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 12, 2011 at St. Michael's Catholic Church. Active pallbearers will be his nephews. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Tybee Island Fire Department. Remembrances may be made to St. Michael's Catholic Church, Tybee Island, GA. Please sign our guest book on line at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News September 10, 2011 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannnahnow.com/obituaries .

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Published by Savannah Morning News from Sep. 9 to Sep. 10, 2011.

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Maureen Courtenay O'Brien

September 13, 2011

BJ, I was so sorry to heard about Steve. I will keep you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time.

Diane & Skip Sasser

September 12, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Hendrix family, near and far. We were honored and blessed to know Steve. He will be dearly missed.

Laura Hadsell Gordon

September 12, 2011

BJ and family,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

September 12, 2011

BJ and boys,
We grew to love Steve during the time he was at our house on Tybee. What a loss to all who knew him!
Bonnie and John Lankard

Marsha Daley Hodges

September 11, 2011

BettyJayne and family, I am so sorry to
hear about Steve. You are in my prayers
You are on my mind so often. Marsha

Sandra McCumbers

September 11, 2011

Betty Jane, we are so sorry to hear about Steve. No words can express our feelings for you and your family.

Sandra McCumbers, Kristine, Jimmy and Michael Rentiers

Norma Rouse

September 11, 2011

BettyJane, you and family are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you and the family. Howard and Norma Rouse.

Tommy Mahany

September 11, 2011

BettyJane & Family,
Sorry to learn of Steve passing. Our paryers are with you. I alway thought Steve was a great guy and I enjoyed knowing him. Again our paryers are with you and the family
Tommy & Susan Mahany

September 10, 2011

Betty Jayne, Stephen, Kenner and Donald Wayne, and family, No words can express the sorrow that we feel for you'll. Steve was a good friend to many and will be sadly missed. Our love and prayers are with you all

Jackie and Charlie

September 10, 2011

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will share the sad news with Beth who now lives in the Atlanta area. Melissa/Ben Wells

Cecilia and Sandy Downs

September 10, 2011

BJ and Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.May God be with you.

JACK DANIELS

September 10, 2011

BETTY JANE AND FAMILY, JUDY AND I EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT OF TIMES, AND OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND STEPHEN THIS DAY.
I KNOW YOU ARE COMFORTED IN THE FAITH THAT HE HAS PASSED THROUGH DEATH TO ETERNAL LIFE WITH OUR BLESSED LORD AND MARY IMMACULATE. STEPHEN WAS A KIND AND CARING PERSON AND ALWAYS MOST PLEASENT TO ALL WHO PASSED HIS WAY.
MAY HE REST IN PEACE, WITH LOVE, JUDY AND JACK

September 10, 2011

Dear sweet BettyJane and kids our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Death leaves a heartache that no one can heal,
But Love leaves many memories that no one can ever steal.
We love you. God Bless You.

Mary Edgerly-Pitts and Harry Pitts

September 9, 2011

BJ,
May God hold you all in the palm of his hand and give you peace during this difficult time. God bless. Dave and Cathy Hayden

Ricky & Vesta Welch

September 9, 2011

BJ and Family ,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Connie Ellis

September 9, 2011

BJ, Stephen, Kenner, Donald and families, My thoughts and prayers have been with you for quite some time, and especially now. May God give you peace and love to help ease the loss. Much love to each of you. Connie -(Jennifer's Mom)

Donna Smith

September 9, 2011

Betty Jayne and family,

Steve was such a sweet person. He will definitely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love, Donna, Todd and Bailey Smith

September 9, 2011

betty jane,ann & i are so sorry,you the boys will have tough couple of days but you have alot of family to lean including us,we love yall.

Bill Lewis

September 9, 2011

The Hendrix family, Our heart feals the sorrow each of you feal. Steve has been a great true friend. But Heaven will be a better place now.

Lori Ward Ryan

September 9, 2011

BJ and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. My heart and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow. God bless you all.
Lori Ward Ryan

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