Obituary, Florida Timjes-Union, March 18, 2018
Gordon Loy Hendry, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 15, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 16, 1932, in Michigan to Leo and Janie Hendry and was the youngest of nine children.
Gordon served in the Army during the Korean War, stationed in Okinawa Japan. Later, he worked for the United States Department of Agriculture as a meat inspector.
On October 31, 1950 Gordon married the love of his life, Anne Ruth ( Baskette)Hendry. They went on to have three children, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Gordon had a love for fishing and hunting. In his younger years he would love to take an old broken boat and make it new again. No task was too tall for him. He did not know the word "can't" and was very determined until his last day. His love for his family was like no other. His quick wit and charm will be remembered fondly and greatly missed.
He is survived by his son, Terry Hendry (Nadine);Daughter, Deci Hendry Alvarez (Kris);Four grandchildren, Kelley Hatton Gray (Brian), Tara Hendry Cole (Curtis), Scott Hendry (Jennifer), Kevin Alvarez; Six great-grandchildren, Brianna Cole, Jake Cole, Jeremy Gray, Laurynn Cole, Taylor Hendry and Cameron Hendry. Gordon was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Anne Hendry and their daughter Kathie Hendry Breton.
The family would like to thank Community Hospice, Dr. Streeter and all of the nurses and caregivers who provided great care for him at home and out of the facility these last few months. Memorial donations may be made to: Community Hospice and Palliative Care 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Fruit Cove Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Maynard officiating. Viewing will be held at 1 PM prior to the service at 2 PM. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Gordon Loy Hendry, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 15, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 16, 1932, in Michigan to Leo and Janie Hendry and was the youngest of nine children.
Gordon served in the Army during the Korean War, stationed in Okinawa Japan. Later, he worked for the United States Department of Agriculture as a meat inspector.
On October 31, 1950 Gordon married the love of his life, Anne Ruth ( Baskette)Hendry. They went on to have three children, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Gordon had a love for fishing and hunting. In his younger years he would love to take an old broken boat and make it new again. No task was too tall for him. He did not know the word "can't" and was very determined until his last day. His love for his family was like no other. His quick wit and charm will be remembered fondly and greatly missed.
He is survived by his son, Terry Hendry (Nadine);Daughter, Deci Hendry Alvarez (Kris);Four grandchildren, Kelley Hatton Gray (Brian), Tara Hendry Cole (Curtis), Scott Hendry (Jennifer), Kevin Alvarez; Six great-grandchildren, Brianna Cole, Jake Cole, Jeremy Gray, Laurynn Cole, Taylor Hendry and Cameron Hendry. Gordon was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Anne Hendry and their daughter Kathie Hendry Breton.
The family would like to thank Community Hospice, Dr. Streeter and all of the nurses and caregivers who provided great care for him at home and out of the facility these last few months. Memorial donations may be made to: Community Hospice and Palliative Care 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Fruit Cove Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Maynard officiating. Viewing will be held at 1 PM prior to the service at 2 PM. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Obituary, Florida Timjes-Union, March 18, 2018
Gordon Loy Hendry, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 15, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 16, 1932, in Michigan to Leo and Janie Hendry and was the youngest of nine children.
Gordon served in the Army during the Korean War, stationed in Okinawa Japan. Later, he worked for the United States Department of Agriculture as a meat inspector.
On October 31, 1950 Gordon married the love of his life, Anne Ruth ( Baskette)Hendry. They went on to have three children, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Gordon had a love for fishing and hunting. In his younger years he would love to take an old broken boat and make it new again. No task was too tall for him. He did not know the word "can't" and was very determined until his last day. His love for his family was like no other. His quick wit and charm will be remembered fondly and greatly missed.
He is survived by his son, Terry Hendry (Nadine);Daughter, Deci Hendry Alvarez (Kris);Four grandchildren, Kelley Hatton Gray (Brian), Tara Hendry Cole (Curtis), Scott Hendry (Jennifer), Kevin Alvarez; Six great-grandchildren, Brianna Cole, Jake Cole, Jeremy Gray, Laurynn Cole, Taylor Hendry and Cameron Hendry. Gordon was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Anne Hendry and their daughter Kathie Hendry Breton.
The family would like to thank Community Hospice, Dr. Streeter and all of the nurses and caregivers who provided great care for him at home and out of the facility these last few months. Memorial donations may be made to: Community Hospice and Palliative Care 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Fruit Cove Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Maynard officiating. Viewing will be held at 1 PM prior to the service at 2 PM. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Gordon Loy Hendry, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 15, 2018, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 16, 1932, in Michigan to Leo and Janie Hendry and was the youngest of nine children.
Gordon served in the Army during the Korean War, stationed in Okinawa Japan. Later, he worked for the United States Department of Agriculture as a meat inspector.
On October 31, 1950 Gordon married the love of his life, Anne Ruth ( Baskette)Hendry. They went on to have three children, four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Gordon had a love for fishing and hunting. In his younger years he would love to take an old broken boat and make it new again. No task was too tall for him. He did not know the word "can't" and was very determined until his last day. His love for his family was like no other. His quick wit and charm will be remembered fondly and greatly missed.
He is survived by his son, Terry Hendry (Nadine);Daughter, Deci Hendry Alvarez (Kris);Four grandchildren, Kelley Hatton Gray (Brian), Tara Hendry Cole (Curtis), Scott Hendry (Jennifer), Kevin Alvarez; Six great-grandchildren, Brianna Cole, Jake Cole, Jeremy Gray, Laurynn Cole, Taylor Hendry and Cameron Hendry. Gordon was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Anne Hendry and their daughter Kathie Hendry Breton.
The family would like to thank Community Hospice, Dr. Streeter and all of the nurses and caregivers who provided great care for him at home and out of the facility these last few months. Memorial donations may be made to: Community Hospice and Palliative Care 4266 Sunbeam Rd., Jacksonville, FL.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Fruit Cove Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Maynard officiating. Viewing will be held at 1 PM prior to the service at 2 PM. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
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