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Kevin Hendry Obituary
January 19, 1955 - February 21, 2025
Waynesboro, Mississippi - 1SG Kevin Rufus Hendry, 70, of Waynesboro, MS was reunited with his Lord and Savoir Jesus Christ on Friday, February 21, 2025, at his residence. He was born in Gulfport, MS on Wednesday, January 19, 1955, to the late Hazel Mae and Rufus Wilson Hendry.
His unwavering faith and mission to bring as many to Jesus was remarkable. He was a good man who would do for others in need. His skills "as a shade tree" mechanic whether it was a diesel turbo or a 2-cylinder engine were amazing, there wasn't anything he couldn't repair. Even if it was yard equipment, chain saw and bush hedgers he could do it all. He could repair household appliances, toilets, plumbing fixtures, you name it he could do it. If it was broken, he could fix it!! When not working on something broken, he enjoyed the outdoors by spending time hunting and fishing.
In his younger days he enlisted and joined the 82nd Airborne, he was an infantry soldier through and through. He retired from the United States Army, as a 1st. Sgt., HHC, III Corp., Fort Hood, TX after serving for 22 years, and was on the SGM selection list upon retirement.
Mr. Hendry is preceded in death by his parents, Hazel Mae and gunnery Sgt. Rufus Wilson Hendry. Left to cherish and celebrate his life are his loving wife of 34 years, Karen Cecilia Hendry of Waynesboro, MS; daughter, Melissa Hendry Kerns of Parkersburg, WV; stepson, Dustin Eugene Rider (Sara) of Belleville, IL; three brothers, David Wilson Hendry (Cynthia) of Jasper, GA, Michael Myles Hendry of Wiggins, MS, and Ronald Lance Hendry (Genie) of Biloxi, MS; sister, Cathy Jo Hendry (Michael Aust) of Blacksburg, VA; a host of grandchildren; nephew, Brandon Hendry (McKinsey) of Saucier, MS; niece, Amanda D'Angelo (Matthew) of Biloxi, MS; great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice in his name. Mr. Hendry will always remain in the hearts of his loved ones and will be deeply missed. The family ask those that loved him to continue to spread the word of his Lord Jesus Christ. Until we meet again.
Freeman Funeral Home of Waynesboro, MS is in charge of arrangements. An online guestbook can be signed at freemanfh.com.
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Nyla White Grooms
May 15, 2025
My Condolences Mrs Karen.
Your Coleman Road Friends...
The White Family
Kasey
April 16, 2025
Bug, it's been almost two months now, and I miss you desperately. I am taking care of things as you would expect. I got stuff cleaned up in sheds and been working on spring cleaning. Keeping up with yard, weedeating and maintenance. Doesn't look as good as when you did it but it gets done. Put out ant bait and trimmed all the hedges. No garden this year, but we really hadn't planned for it. Finishing up some of our projects. It keeps me occupied. I love you to the moon and back and look forward to us seeing one another again. Rest in peace Bug and tell Jesus hey for me.
steve lanier
March 8, 2025
child hood buddy we had a lot of fun he was as my motivator to go 82nd airborne never regrated it rip old bud sorry karen i would be interested in his place on coleman rd
Larry Sturgis
February 26, 2025
To my knowledge, we have never met, but we are comrades in arms. Thank you for your service to our country. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. May you rest in peace and may God Bless the United States of America.
Vicki Ritmanich
February 25, 2025
We don´t know one another but I would like to thank you for your service. God Bless may you Rest In Peace!
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