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Wilbur Hendrix Of Molino Passes Away
August 1, 2010
Community leader Wilbur Earl Hendrix of Molino passed away Saturday. He was 76.
Hendrix was one of five Molino residents that organized and founded the Molino Volunteer Fire Department, and he served as Molino’s first fire chief.
In 1968, Wilbur Hendrix and his wife Carolyn founded Hendrix Lawn and Cycle and Hendrix Service Center. Together, they owned and operated the successful, community-minded business for over 38 years.
“A man of God and family, Wilbur will be remembered by those who knew him best as someone who worked with his hands his entire life. Wilbur was creative and inventive, able to find ingenious solutions, and could always be looked to when something needed repairing, even after his fingers and wrist had to be repaired. He was always willing to help anyone in need of finding a problem with automobiles, lawn mowers and equipment, even traveling strangers who needed help. He never turned his back on anyone who needed his help,” according to his obituary.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 2, at Highland Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Calhoun officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Faith Chapel North Funeral Home in Cantonment from 4:30 until 7 p.m. on Sunday.
For the complete obituary, click here.
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11 Responses to “Wilbur Hendrix Of Molino Passes Away”
I only knew him as a customer but had lot of respect for him because he allways gave respect.I will miss him.
He will be greatly missed! Much Love and prayer to Mrs. Carolyn and the entire Hendrix family!
I remember Mr. Wilbur telling me that he spent the first hour of each morning reading the Bible. I could tell by the life he lived and the example he was to me and my children. Because I grew up in the Molino/Barrineau Park area, he was a key player in “Mayberry” as I knew it. Mr. Wilbur will be GREATLY missed but it will only be a short time for those of us who believe and we will see him again.
I didn’t know him. I wish that I had.
The article said it all. There needs to be more people like that in this
world.
God be with the family.
What a good man. The world would be a better place if it were filled with more men like him.
Mr Hendrix was the man who got me interested in mechanics, when we used to go there for parts, he always had the time nurture a childs inquisitive mind, no matter how silly the questions were. He seemed to have a natural love of family and community, and compassion for those less fortunate. There was a time when we needed an engine for our car, and did not have the money, Mr Hendrix repaired the car and allowed us to make payments. I have always admired him, and always will. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ms Carolyn and the entire Hendrix family.
If there were more folks like Mr. Wilbur , it would be a better world. I’ve always looked-up to & will miss Mr. Wilbur. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family of this fine man.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Hendrix Family, for Wilbur will be greatly missed. If there is anything we can do for any of you please let us know. Again our deepest condolences to each of you.
My prayers are with the Hendrix family in this time of sorrow. He’ll be greatly missed.
Mr Wilbur will be missed greatly. Deepest sympathy to Carolyn and the rest of the Hendrix family.
After all is said and done—the main thing you can say about Wilbur is that HE WAS A VERY GOOD AND KIND MAN WHO WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. Jim