Obituary – James Hendrick
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
James Donald Hendrick, 79, of Bowling Green went peacefully to meet his Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at his residence.
The Warren County native was a son of the late Elmore and Vera Mae Bunch Hendrick. He is preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Hendrick; a nephew, Russell Smith; two brothers-in-law, Carl Smith and Chuck Massey. Donald was a business owner of Johnson Welding Company, a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Oakland Masonic Lodge #563, a Shriner, and Tennessee Walking Horse Association.
His survivors include his brother, Tommy Hendrick (Pat); two sisters, Betty Jo Smith and Judy Massey; two nieces, Carla Murphy (Keith) and Darcee Catalanotto (Gary); two nephews, Patrick Hendrick and Richard Smith; several great nieces and nephews; his companion of 25 years, Shirley Elkins; and James Ward whom he considered a son.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Bethel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 12-8 p.m. Tuesday and a Masonic service will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday also visitation 9 a.m. -2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
In Lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Bethel Cemetery or Hosparus Barren River.
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