Bruce Edward Hendrix
August 17, 1956 - July 16, 2020
Bruce Edward Hendrix was born on August 17, 1956 to Walter Terry Mitchell and Dorothy Hendrix-Monk in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was later adopted by his maternal grandparents Elder Floyd Reed and Hertenena Hendrix Sr. Bruce confessed his love for Christ at an early age while attending his grandparents church where he help numerous positions in the church. Bruce accompanied his grandparents all over the state of Arkansas servicing in ministry with his grandparents. Bruce graduated from Hot Springs World-Class High School and attended the University of Central Arkansas. Bruce embarked on numerous careers before relocating to Chicago, Illinois. While in Chicago, Bruce met Nancy Williams and he fathered seven children. Bruce was a hard-working, cheerful man with an infectious laugh and a sunny disposition who went out of his way to help others. During his long battle with his illness, he managed to repair many relationships with his children, family, and friends. Bruce also renewed his relationship with Christ and attended Fellowship Chicago Baptist Church. Bruce Edward Hendrix peacefully made his transition on July 16, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. His perseverance, fierce independence, and eternal optimism will be sorely missed. He was preceded in death by his parents Dorothy Hendrix-Monk and Walter Terry Mitchell; grandparents Elder Floyd Reed and Hertecena Hendrix Sr.; two brothers Floyd Hendrix Jr .and Gregory Monk; three sisters Ophelia Arnold, and Lenora Prather, and Jimmie McKenzie. Bruce Edward Hendrix leaves to cherish his memories, five sons Bruce Jr., Lemont, Jesse, Deshawn (Joe), and Nicholas; two daughters Lacy and Anganic; seven grandchildren AArryon, AAriel, Kemonte, Amiral, Delilah, Mekhi and Sonaya; three sisters Dianna (Greg), Sharon, and Gail (Greg); two brothers The Hendrix family Patriarch Chester Ray Hendrix and Michael Briggs; his significant other Denise White; and a host of nieces, nephews, many relatives and friends. Peace be with you, loving you always
Bruce Edward Hendrix was born on August 17, 1956 to Walter Terry Mitchell and Dorothy Hendrix-Monk in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was later adopted by his maternal grandparents Elder Floyd Reed and Hertenena Hendrix Sr. Bruce confessed his love... View Obituary & Service Information