Celebrating the life of
John William Hendrix, Sr.
December 06, 1931 - July 24, 2008
John W. Hendrix, Sr.
SAVANNAH – John W. Hendrix, Sr., age 76, died peacefully at home on Thursday, July 24, 2008.
The Jasper, Georgia native had lived in Savannah since 1960.
He graduated from the University of Georgia prior to joining the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He served in the Judge Advocate General's Office while serving in Germany and after his discharge he graduated from the University of Georgia Law School in 1958.
Mr. Hendrix was a member of the Georgia Bar Association and practiced law in Savannah since 1960. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church, Clinton Lodge, F&AM, the Scottish Rite Bodies and Alee Temple. He was an avid saltwater fisherman.
Surviving are a son, John W. Hendrix, Jr. of Savannah; a daughter, Mary Elizabeth Hendrix Fulbright of Lincolnton, NC; a brother, Harry Hendrix of San Antonio, TX; a sister, Mary Hendrix Boden of Coral Springs, FL; four grandchildren, Harold Lowren Fulbright, III and Wesley Hunter Fulbright, both of Lincolnton, NC, Krystina Ann Hendrix and John William McWhorter Hendrix, both of Savannah; and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 28, 2008 at St. John's Episcopal Church. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, 1 West Macon St., Savannah, GA 31401.
Sending each of you our love and prayers. Wish we could be with you tomorrow and want you to know you are in our hearts. Beth, you were Lyn's and my second sister, and Johnny, the little brother we never had. Evelyn, our favorite aunt and we will always remember Bill as Uncle Bill. Hugs and kisses...Lisa
- David & Lisa Sipp, Penasco, NM
Dear Beth and Johnny, I was so sorry to hear about your father. What a very very nice man he was! I have so many good memories of playing together at 112 and 115 Harlan Drive. I think of all of you often. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Nannette Meyer Cafiero
- Nannette Meyer Cafiero, Savannah, GA
My sincere condolences to all of the family for their loss. John helped so many, during his life course. He will be missed by many. Even though his passing is unbearable, rest assure that there is a hope of a resurrection to back to earth in paradise as promised by our God Jehovah. Jacqueline One of Jehovah's Witnesses
- Jacqueline, Guilderland, NY
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for you loss. With Deepest Condolences Alana Porter Globe Express Services
- Alana Porter, Charlotte, NC
I have some fond memories of being at 'Uncle Bill's' house for the visits we did to Savannah. My condolences to all the family for their loss. I am thinking of you all and hoping that you guys will have lots of family time together through this difficult time. Wish we were closer. Love, Marikathryn
- Marikathryn Hendrix, Chico, CA
Sending each of you our love and prayers. Wish we could be with you tomorrow and want you to know you are in our hearts. Beth, you were Lyn's and my second sister, and Johnny, the little brother we never had. Evelyn, our favorite aunt and we will always remember Bill as Uncle Bill. Hugs and kisses...Lisa
- David & Lisa Sipp, Penasco, NM
Dear Beth and Johnny, I was so sorry to hear about your father. What a very very nice man he was! I have so many good memories of playing together at 112 and 115 Harlan Drive. I think of all of you often. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Nannette Meyer Cafiero
- Nannette Meyer Cafiero, Savannah, GA
My sincere condolences to all of the family for their loss. John helped so many, during his life course. He will be missed by many. Even though his passing is unbearable, rest assure that there is a hope of a resurrection to back to earth in paradise as promised by our God Jehovah. Jacqueline One of Jehovah's Witnesses
- Jacqueline, Guilderland, NY
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for you loss. With Deepest Condolences Alana Porter Globe Express Services
- Alana Porter, Charlotte, NC
I have some fond memories of being at 'Uncle Bill's' house for the visits we did to Savannah. My condolences to all the family for their loss. I am thinking of you all and hoping that you guys will have lots of family time together through this difficult time. Wish we were closer. Love, Marikathryn
- Marikathryn Hendrix, Chico, CA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
