November 11, 2023
Orvil E. Hendrix, age 82 of Dowelltown, passed away at his residence on Saturday, November 11, 2023. He was an insurance agent and a member of Whorton Springs Baptist Church.
Mr. Hendrix was born on May 21, 1941 in Smithville, TN to his parents, the late Burley and Ruby Kilgore Hendrix. He was also preceded in death by 2 brothers, John Hendrix and Erie Hendrix.
The family will have a graveside service on Monday, November 13, 2023 at 2pm at DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Bro. Larry Cripps will officiate.
Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Wanda Cripps Hendrix ; 2 sons and daughters-in-law, Phillip (Holly) Hendrix and Bradley (Lori) Hendrix; 6 grandchildren, Jailyn Bolding, Holden Hendrix, Grayson Hendrix, Jacob Hendrix, Jon Hendrix, and Emmaline Hendrix all of Dowelltown; 1 sister, Mildred Suffridge of Smithville; 4 brothers and sisters-in-law, Doyle (Faye) Hendrix of Alexandria, Tucker (Carol) Hendrix of Smithville, Ricky (Kathy) Hendrix of Dowelltown, and Farron (Gayla) Hendrix of Smithville; sister-in-law, Faye West; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Whorton Springs Baptist Church in memory of Mr. Orvil.
Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.