Celebrating the life of
James E. Hendrix
January 09, 1921 - August 12, 2007
JAMES ERNEST HENDRIX
James Ernest Hendrix, 86, departed this life for his heavenly home on Sunday, August 12, 2007 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born January 9, 1921 in Claxton, Georgia to James Harmon and Mary Hendrix. He was a life long member of Grace United Methodist Church and a member of the Mens Bible Class. Over the years, he served on many committees and held many offices. He always looked forward to the annual Fall Barbeque which he chaired several times. He worked for over 40 years in the lumber industry, working at Guerry Lumber Company and Savannah Lumber Company. After retirement he worked at Woo’s Hardware. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoor life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Harmon and Mary Alice Hendrix and his wife of 65 years, Mary Wendell Hendrix.
Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Mary Alice Hendrix, daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Clayton Bragg, brother and sister-in-law, John Inman and Stella Hendrix of Crescent City, Florida, sisters, Louise Barnes of Pembroke Pines, Florida and Doris Durrence of Glennville, Georgia.
He was blessed with five grandchildren, Treena H. Smith Dr. Daniel R. of Signal Mountain, Tennessee, Wendy H. Bennett, Jay E. Hendrix, Elizabeth Bragg and Jamie Bragg all of Savannah. Great grandchildren are Lance Bennett, Chandler Bennett, Taylor Smith, Analiese Smith and Kacee Hendrix.
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 14, 2007 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 12 noon at Grace United Methodist Church with the Reverend Michael Culbreath, Reverend Lowery Brantley and Reverend Robert Hannon officiating.
Burial will be in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.
Remembrances may be sent to Grace United Methodist Church or Hospice Savannah Inc.
Dear Debra, I am so sorry to hear about your father. He was always such a kind and soft spoken man. I do not remember him ever saying a harsh word and always being so friendly and welcoming. I know you loved him dearly. It grieves me that I could not attend the funeral to support you in this time of need, however, it is just too soon for me after losing my father in January of this year. I hope that you will understand. I know that you have lots of good friends to support you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Love, Sharon
- Sharon Hamilton-Cela, Newington, GA
Dear Debra, I am so sorry to hear about your father. He was always such a kind and soft spoken man. I do not remember him ever saying a harsh word and always being so friendly and welcoming. I know you loved him dearly. It grieves me that I could not attend the funeral to support you in this time of need, however, it is just too soon for me after losing my father in January of this year. I hope that you will understand. I know that you have lots of good friends to support you. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Love, Sharon
- Sharon Hamilton-Cela, Newington, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
