The family and friends of Mike Hendricks, 81, who was a
member of Salem-Kinser UMC, are mourning the loss of our dear saint and
friend. Mike was a dearly loved husband,
father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a saint in the
faith. Mike finished the race on October
26, 2019 surrounded by his family. He
fought the good fight, kept the faith, and now has gone to receive the crown of
righteousness that the Lord, the Righteous Judge, will give to him.
Mike was born January 25, 1938 in De Queen, Arkansas to
James Bert and Laura Rone Hendricks. He
married Addie Sue Elliott on April 25, 1958 in Durant, Oklahoma. He retired after 43 years of dedicated
service to Raytheon and E-Systems, where he received “E-Teamer” of the year in
1992.
Mike was a member of Salem-Kinser UMC for 56 years, where he
served faithfully as Chair of Pastor Parish Relations Committee, Chairman of
Trustees, Chairman of Administrative Board, Sunday School Teacher, Annual
Conference Representative, Co-Chair of Missions Committee, and was also a Scout
Master.
He is survived by the love of his life, Addie Sue Hendricks,
married for 61 years; son, Dr. Joel Hendricks and wife, Katrina; daughters,
Kathy Edinger and husband, Emery, Ellen Lowry and husband, Karl, Cecilia Money
and husband, Dale; brother, Flint Hendricks and wife, Melba; grandchildren,
Trey Edinger, Josh Edinger, James Lowry, Michael Lowry, Daniel Money, Patrick
Money, Aaron Money, Timothy Money, Mitchell Money, Laura Hendricks, Lindsey
Hendricks and Adalyn Money; also 9 great-grandchildren.
Mike is preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2019
at 2:00 p.m. at Salem-Kinser UMC, under the directions of Coker-Mathews Funeral
Home, with Rev. Mike Langdon and Rev. Bill Shaddox officiating. Burial will follow at Memoryland Memorial
Park. Visitation will be Tuesday,
October 29, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Grandsons will serve has pallbearers.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the
Salem-Kinser Missions, 1315 N. Rees St., Greenville, Texas 75401.
