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William Hendrix Obituary

LITTLE MOUNTAIN - William Presley "W.P." Hendrix, 66, died Wednesday, December 14, 2011, in Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born April 3, 1945, in Silverstreet, he was a son of the late Joseph "Joe" and Jessie Mae Derrick Hendrix. Mr. Hendrix had retired from Lance and was an entrepreneur who was involved with numerous successful business ventures. He was a member of St. Philip's Lutheran Church where he was vice-president of the Lutheran Men and also a Church Council member.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Nelson Hendrix; a son, Brian Joseph (Tammy) Hendrix of Chapin; a daughter, Renee Hendrix (Bill) Hennessee of Ballentine; sisters, Mary Longshore and Dollie Creekmore, both of Newberry; a brother, Henry Boyd Hendrix of Newberry; and six grandchildren.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 18, 2011, at St. Philip's Lutheran Church by the Rev. Terry Amick. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 5:00 â€' 7:00 p.m. at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Philip's Lutheran Church Building Fund, 2461 St. Philip's Church Road, Newberry, SC 29108 or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 537 Long Point Road, Suite 203, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. www.mcswainevans.com

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Published by The State on Dec. 16, 2011.

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December 19, 2011

Know that "God" will guide your family through this difficult time. Always remember the good times. With great love to the family- Ken & Cathy Hanson

December 18, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to a really good man. WP touched many lives and will be missed by all. God Bless you .

Bruce & Dorothy Connelly

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December 16, 2011

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

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December 16, 2011

Grief can be so hard during the holidays, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one this holiday season.

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December 16, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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