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Two IP Employees Retire With Over 75 Years Combined Service
December 3, 2021
Two longtime International Paper Pensacola Mill employees retired this week with over 75 years combined service.
Mark Lockridge, Electrical and Instrumentation Safety and Training Coordinator, retired December 1. He has over 42 years at the International Paper Pensacola Mill.
Garry Hendrix, Finished Products Safety Coordinator, retired December 1 with more than 33 at the International Paper Pensacola Mill.
Pictured: Mark Lockridge (left) and Garry Hendrix. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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10 Responses to “Two IP Employees Retire With Over 75 Years Combined Service”
Congrats Mark! My Dad, Smoky Perkins, I believe was a mentor early on in your career at the mill. He was proud of you and your work ethic. He and your folks are looking down on you from above! Enjoy your retirement!
Congratulations Mark !
Congratulations Mark!
Well done gentlemen, well done… I had the pleasure myself to work alongside both of you in some capacity over the years.
Congratulations Mark! Enjoy your retirement.. you deserve it.
Can’t say enough about these fine gentlemen. I worked closest with Garry and he was great to work with because he never hesitated to jump in and always treated folks with respect. Great recognition for two great men. Both have left a void that will be difficult to fill.
Retirement sounds great, but from my experience, it’s not all it’s cut out to be. I hope you both find something productive to do that you will enjoy. Now, Work to be happy, instead of to survive, because doing nothing with rib you of your life.
I pray that you both have much happiness and success in all your future endeavors.
Congratulations Mr. Garry! Your daughter is so proud! She directed me to this news article and what wonderful news it is! I hope you enjoy your retirement! These are the golden years!
I’m Proud to say I’ve had the Honor of working with both of these truly Great men. Their hard work and dedication helped make our mill a safer and better place for everyone. A lot of folks may never know the many things that you have done to make their lives Safer. You have made a difference!
Thank You and Best Wishes in Your Retirement.
A coworker.
Congratulations to both of you! I have had the privilege of working with both of you for 28 years. It has been a pleasure. both of you have been positive contributors to the mill and it is a better place because of your work. Both of you have been willing to step up into positions as safety coordinators, and leadership roles, which at times could be difficult but you were willing to put your feelings aside and be a spokesperson, at times for unpopular policies and or procedure, but you did it and the Mill is a better place and a safer place. So, not only congratulations but THANK YOU!