Wilbur Hendrix

Wilbur Harold “Hank” Hendrix, of Springfield, MO, departed this life peacefully at home
October 31, 2021. Hank was born to Wilbur and Francis Hendrix on October 4, 1921, at his Grandfather’s
farm house in Ray County, Missouri. He grew up in Ray County, attending mostly one room school
houses, and graduated from Stet High School. Hank served in the Army Air Corps in WWII from 1943-
1945 as a crew chief on B-17 bomber airplanes in England, and from 1952-1954 in France during the
Korean War. In 1947 he married Marjorie Wall. They had two sons, Dana Hendrix and Brent Hendrix.
Marjorie died from cancer in 1969. In 1971 Hank married Nadine Showalter, and they remained married
until her death in 2020.

Hank was a WWII hero, a 36 year veteran of the Missouri Air National Guard, a lovely singer/guitarist, an
amazing story teller, and a cherished grandfather, parent, husband, and friend. He was one of the most
good-natured, laid back, and kind individuals to walk the earth, and was a hero among mortals. After
retirement he enjoyed trout and crappie fishing, playing guitar and singing in front of audiences and at
dances with his good friends, and watching his Kansas City Chiefs.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Marjorie Hendrix; wife Nadine Hendrix; and step-daughter,
Vickie Carlisle. He is survived by sons Dana Hendrix of Sanger, TX and Brent Hendrix (Jana) of Springfield,
MO; stepson Douglas Fletchall (Leslie) of St. Joseph, MO; grandchildren Mark Hendrix (Ashlee) of
Maryville, MO; Lucas Hendrix (Dr. Rachel Greatwood) of Phoenix, AZ; Lindsay Hendrix of Denton, TX;
and Tim Hendrix of Cornith, TX; step-grandchildren Stephanie Tucker (Chris) of Clinton, KY; Monica
Thomas (David) of Oak Ridge, MO; Cynthia Brown (Mark) of Coin, IA; Carl Modlin of St. Joseph, MO;
three great-grandchildren, eight step-great-grandchildren; and five step-great-great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be Sunday, November 7, at 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Springfield,
MO, with Father Karl Barmann officiating. Visitation will be 2:00-3:00 at the church. Graveside burial
will be Monday, November 8, at 1:30 p.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery in Excelsior Springs, MO. Funeral
arrangements are under the care of Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home, 500 East Walnut, Springfield,
MO.

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