EARL OWEN HENDRICK, JR.
Earl Owen Hendrick, Jr., 77, of Decker, died peacefully Wednesday, Christmas Eve, December 24, 2008 with his family at his side in United Hospice of Marlette Residence Center, Marlette following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 14, 1931 in Cass City to Earl and Mary (Campbell) Hendrick. He married Doris Yvonne Lewis October 26, 1952 in Colling Church of the Nazarene.
Earl farmed all of his life until he became ill in June. He was employed at Hills and Dales General Hospital for 20 years and at Walbro Manufacturing for 12 years until 1999. Earl was a member of Novesta Church of Christ since 1999 and a member of Tuscola County Farm Bureau for many years. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing and his greatest passion was watching his children and grandchildren play sports.
Earl is survived by his loving wife, Doris; sons: Raymond (Barbara) Hendrick of Cass City, Terry (Debb) Hendrick of Cass City, Charles (Kelli) Hendrick of Decker; grandchildren: Heather Hendrick (fiancé Tom Cannon), Nathan (Sara) Hendrick, Elissa Hendrick, Shelley Hendrick, Lindsey (Joel) Brinkman, Ashley Hendrick, Carley Hendrick; great grandchildren: Kellan Levine and James Hendrick. Also surviving are sisters: Lanettia Tuckey of Waterford, Dorothy DuFord of Cass City; very special nephew, Harland (Phyllis) Tuckey of Gobles, MI and many nieces and nephews. Earl is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Emma Jean Hendrick and Maxine Evans.
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2008 in Novesta Church of Christ with Chuck Emmert and Brad Speirs officiating. Interment will be in Elkland Township Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr. Hendrick: Harold Little, Lawrence Englehart, Dave Ware, Keith Little, Gordon Ware, Dave Little. Memorials may be made to United Hospice of Marlette Residence Center, Novesta Church of Christ or Family Discretionary Fund. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 27, 2008 in Kranz Funeral Home �" Cass City;
2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2008 in Kranz Funeral Home �" Cass City
10 to 11 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2008 in Novesta Church of Christ
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra L. Kranz (989) 872-2195
Earl Owen Hendrick, Jr., 77, of Decker, died peacefully Wednesday, Christmas Eve, December 24, 2008 with his family at his side in United Hospice of Marlette Residence Center, Marlette following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 14, 1931 in Cass City to Earl and Mary (Campbell) Hendrick. He married Doris Yvonne Lewis October 26, 1952 in Colling Church of the Nazarene.
Earl farmed all of his life until he became ill in June. He was employed at Hills and Dales General Hospital for 20 years and at Walbro Manufacturing for 12 years until 1999. Earl was a member of Novesta Church of Christ since 1999 and a member of Tuscola County Farm Bureau for many years. He enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing and his greatest passion was watching his children and grandchildren play sports.
Earl is survived by his loving wife, Doris; sons: Raymond (Barbara) Hendrick of Cass City, Terry (Debb) Hendrick of Cass City, Charles (Kelli) Hendrick of Decker; grandchildren: Heather Hendrick (fiancé Tom Cannon), Nathan (Sara) Hendrick, Elissa Hendrick, Shelley Hendrick, Lindsey (Joel) Brinkman, Ashley Hendrick, Carley Hendrick; great grandchildren: Kellan Levine and James Hendrick. Also surviving are sisters: Lanettia Tuckey of Waterford, Dorothy DuFord of Cass City; very special nephew, Harland (Phyllis) Tuckey of Gobles, MI and many nieces and nephews. Earl is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Emma Jean Hendrick and Maxine Evans.
Funeral service held 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2008 in Novesta Church of Christ with Chuck Emmert and Brad Speirs officiating. Interment will be in Elkland Township Cemetery. Pallbearers for Mr. Hendrick: Harold Little, Lawrence Englehart, Dave Ware, Keith Little, Gordon Ware, Dave Little. Memorials may be made to United Hospice of Marlette Residence Center, Novesta Church of Christ or Family Discretionary Fund. Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, December 27, 2008 in Kranz Funeral Home �" Cass City;
2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2008 in Kranz Funeral Home �" Cass City
10 to 11 a.m. Monday, December 29, 2008 in Novesta Church of Christ
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
Debra L. Kranz (989) 872-2195
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