Dallas C. Hendrix

Dallas Claire Hendrix went home to be with his Lord on January 26, 2010, at his daughter’s home near Buckhorn, Missouri, at the age of 66 years, 9 months and 5 days. Dallas was born April 21, 1943 in Waynesville, Missouri. He was one of six children, Leroy, Duane “Deezer”, Beverly, Lavonne, Buck and Dallas, born to the union of the late Claude Andrew and Velma Rose (Goodrich) Hendrix. Dallas grew up in the Buckhorn area of Pulaski County. He was a graduate of Waynesville High School, Class of 1961. After graduation, Dallas worked as a heavy equipment operator for about a year before going to work for United Telephone Company. His duties as chief facility coordinator foreman meant covering the territories of Waynesville/St. Robert, Richland, Rolla and Jefferson City. Dallas retired from Sprint in 2001 after 39 years of employment. On December 31, 1962, Dallas married Sandra Kay Jones, and to this union, two children were born, Carrol “Buzz” and Sherry. While working at the phone company, Dallas met Tarita Darlene (Marcus) Lenox. They were married on September 1, 1989 at the Elks Lodge in Rolla, Missouri. Dallas was a member of Buckhorn Baptist Church, was a 32nd degree Mason in the Richland Masonic Lodge #385 A.F. & A.M., and a member of the York Rite in Joplin. He enjoyed the outdoors, particularly hunting and fishing. When his children were growing up, Dallas was very involved with their activities, and was a proud coach for their teams. His greatest joy was his family; most especially his grandchildren. Dallas is survived by his wife: Tarita D. Hendrix of St. Robert, MO; one son: Buzz Hendrix (Roxanne) of Waynesville, MO; three daughters: Sherry McNulty and Wendy Wood, both of Buckhorn, MO and Andrea Klump (Steve) of St. Peters, MO; one sister: Lavonne Sinclaire of Waynesville, MO; nine grandchildren: Chris, Megan, Emily, Whitney, Donovan, Madyson, Nathan, Shelby and Olivia; several other relatives and a host of friends. In addition to his parents, Dallas was preceded in death by three grandchildren: Anthony Dallas, Timothy Scott and Nicole Rose, and his siblings: Leroy, Duane and Buck Hendrix and Beverly Bays. Funeral services were held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, January 30, 2010 in the Buckhorn Baptist Church with Rev. Jim Bailey and Rev. Larry Atkins officiating. Soloist Gilbert Crismon led the congregation in singing “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder”. Pianist Becky Lercher accompanied Mr. Crismon as he sang “Beulah Land” and also accompanied Soloist William Anderson as he sang “One Day At a Time”. The song “Because You Loved Me” by Celine Dion was also played. Serving as escorts were Bill White, Justin Richardson, Tom Hendrix, Tony Dean Crismon, Hoss Ellzey and Richard Ledbetter. Serving as honorary escorts were Carroll Ellzey, Sam Hammock, Dale Shetler, Carl Vach, Ed Smith, John Scott, Ed Foote, Tony Crismon, Butch Crossland and Charlie Storie. Burial followed in the Buckhorn Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Dallas Hendrix to the American Heart Association and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.

Dallas C. Hendrix

April 21, 1943 - January 26, 2010