James “Jimmy” Hendricks, age 75, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at his home in Portland.
Jimmy was born on June 1, 1942 in Portland the son of Joe and Dorothy (Mann) Hendricks. Jimmy graduated from Muncie Central High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked locally for Ft. Recovery Industries for several years and Marsh in Indianapolis. Jimmy enjoyed fishing, hunting and enjoying time in nature. He also enjoyed spending time at the Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Show in Portland. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. He attended Bryant Wesleyan Church. Jimmy married Peggy Hon on September 6, 1991.
Survivors include:
His wife: Peggy Hendricks – Portland, Indiana
5 daughters: Lisa Day (husband James) – Indianapolis, Indiana
Sara Morris (husband Jeremy) – Indianapolis, Indiana
Susie Underwood (husband Keith) – Florence, Kentucky
Charlotte Faulkner (husband Rick) – Covington, Kentucky
Bonnie Rickert (husband Brian) – Florence, Kentucky
1 brother: Ronald Hendricks (wife Sandy) – Portland, Indiana
1 sister: Scherlene Brown (husband Robert) – Union City, Indiana
Several nieces and nephews
9 grandchildren and 1 great grandson
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Bryant Wesleyan Church in Bryant with Pastor Paul VanCise officiating.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed towards Bryant Wesleyan Church Kids Club or Go Pantry in Boone County Kentucky or the donor’s choice of children’s charity.
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