Samuel Hardin Hendricks

Highlands, NC - Samuel Hardin Hendricks, age 94 of Fallen Leaf Lane, Highlands, NC passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Murray, KY, the son of John Hendricks and Ona Wadkins Hendricks. He moved to South Florida with his family when he was 10 years old. He lived in Jacksonville, FL for most of his career, working for the Navy Department as a Systems Analyst.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Charlene; a son, John Bryant Hendricks of Highlands, a daughter-in-law, Karen, and two grandchildren, Hannah & Joshua. Mr. Hendricks was a Christian and his life as a Christian was very important to him. At one time, while living in Jacksonville, his peers gave him the honor of naming him the most outstanding "Layman of the Year" award in the Christian churches in the state of Florida.

A memorial service will be held in his honor at the Community Bible Church at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 15. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Hospice, PO Box 190, Highlands, NC 28741.

Online condolences may be made at www.MeM.com.