William Herbert “Bill” Hendrix

July 21, 2018

William Herbert “Bill” Hendrix, Sr., 91, of Atmore, AL, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018, in Atmore. He was born in Goodway, AL, on December 17, 1926, to the late Herbert Henry and Zelma English Hendrix.

He was a graduate of Marion Military Institute and served in the United States Army. He was a longtime member and Deacon of the First Baptist Church of Atmore. He was active in many of Atmore’s civic organizations and youth athletic programs for many years. He was one of the founders of Escambia Academy in Canoe, AL. He served on the board of directors of First National Bank & Trust, serving many years as chairman. He also served as a trustee of Judson College in Marion, AL. He owned and operated Hendrix Tractor Company, Inc.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Herbert and Zelma Hendrix; and two brothers, Jack Hendrix and Harold Hendrix.

He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Dorothy “Dot” Hendrix of Atmore, AL, his son Bert (Sandra) Hendrix of Mobile, AL, his daughter Sheri (Jack) Darby of Atmore, AL, and his son Robert (Melanie) Hendrix of Atmore, AL; Grandchildren Elisabeth (Heath) Ward, Hayley (Zac) Palm, Will Hendrix, Jana Hendrix and Deeya (Silas) Seamans. Great grandchildren Hendrix Ward, Mary-Grace Ward, Anna Kate Palm, Lee Palm, Darby Locke, and Dillon Seamans.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 22, 2018, at 4 p.m. from the First Baptist Church of Atmore with Dr. Larry Patterson and Bert Hendrix officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Will Hendrix, Heath Ward, Zac Palm, Jack Hendrix, George Watkins, Thomas Guy, Michael Williamson, and Steve Jernigan.

Visitation will be held Sunday, July 22, 2018, from 2-4 p.m. from the First Baptist Church of Atmore.

The family requests donations be made to The Patterson Chapel Renovation Fund at First Baptist Church in lieu of flowers.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries