Ben Hendricks
Easley
Ben Hendricks, 78, of Zion Church Road, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015 in Okeechobee, FL.
Born in Liberty, a son of the late Edwin Franklin and Christine "Teenie" Looper Hendricks, Mr. Hendricks retired as a supervisor with American Enka and later drove tour buses for Charter Coach Company. He was a member of Bates Masonic Lodge and Hejaz Shrine Scottish Rite. Mr. Hendricks was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife of fifty-nine years, Maybelle Bagwell Hendricks of the home; a brother, James Hendricks (Elma) of Lakeland, FL; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mr. Hendricks was predeceased by a brother, Harold Hendricks and by a sister, Annie Laura Findley.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Friday in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 12:30 until 1:45 PM Friday at the funeral home, prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Zion United Methodist Church, 432 Zion Church Road, Easley, SC 29642.
The family is at the residence.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.