Jack William Hendrix, 76 of Arden went to be with the LORD and Savior on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the John Keever Solace Center. A Buncombe County native, Jack was born March 28 1936. He was the son of late Julia Genevieve and Roy Wray Hendrix. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Darby Adair O'Brien and his brother, Marvin Wade Hendrix.
After graduating from Oakley High School in 1954, Jack attended Western Carolina University where he graduated in 1958 with a BS in Education. Jack was an outstanding athlete and served as co-captain of the football team. He was also voted MVP for the team his senior year. He remained a Catamount fan throught his life. He served in the US Army and was stationed in Okinawa.
Jack began his teaching and coaching career in 1962 at TC Roberson High School where he coached baseball, football and JV basketball. He remained in the Buncombe County school system for over 30 years as a Driver's Education teacher and Driver's Education Coordinator.
Those who survive to cherish memories of Jack are his wife of 53 years Jean Bridges Hendrix and two daughters, Sandy Austin (Jim) of Asheville, Kelly O'Brien (John) of Greer, S.C., four grandchildren Delaney O'Brien, Brooks O'Brien, Brody O'Brien, and Aubrey Austin. Also surviving are his sister, Betty Osteen (William) of Weaverville, brother Jim Hendrix (Pat) of Asheville, sister-in-law Bette Overman (friend Harry Wolfe) of Fletcher, and brother-in-law Robert Bridges (Norma)of Hendersonville. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Fondly known as "HAPPY JACK" by his students, Jack delighted them with his limited musical talents by singing and playing the guitar at school pep rallies, while on trips to sporting events on activity buses, and even broadcasting over the radio of the TCR driving range.
In his later years, Jack truely considered his precious grandchildren the love of his life. He regularly attended any event in which his grandchildren were particpating including ball games, swim meets, school events and vacations. Friends and family considered Jack's home an open door to enjoy ball games, meals, holidays, or simply visiting on the front porch with a cup of coffee.
A funeral service was held at 3:00PM on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Biltmore Baptist Church with Pastor Noel Hendrix and Reverand Harold Savell officiating. Interment followed at Calvary Churchyard. The family received friends from 1:00-3:00PM on Tuesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored to accept donations in Jack's memory to the Eblen Charities, 50 Westgate Parkway, Asheville, NC 28806(www.eblencharities.org)
You may consider a donation to the Darby O'Brien Charity Fountain at any Wells Fargo Bank (Account #1867163865)
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian assisted the family.
After graduating from Oakley High School in 1954, Jack attended Western Carolina University where he graduated in 1958 with a BS in Education. Jack was an outstanding athlete and served as co-captain of the football team. He was also voted MVP for the team his senior year. He remained a Catamount fan throught his life. He served in the US Army and was stationed in Okinawa.
Jack began his teaching and coaching career in 1962 at TC Roberson High School where he coached baseball, football and JV basketball. He remained in the Buncombe County school system for over 30 years as a Driver's Education teacher and Driver's Education Coordinator.
Those who survive to cherish memories of Jack are his wife of 53 years Jean Bridges Hendrix and two daughters, Sandy Austin (Jim) of Asheville, Kelly O'Brien (John) of Greer, S.C., four grandchildren Delaney O'Brien, Brooks O'Brien, Brody O'Brien, and Aubrey Austin. Also surviving are his sister, Betty Osteen (William) of Weaverville, brother Jim Hendrix (Pat) of Asheville, sister-in-law Bette Overman (friend Harry Wolfe) of Fletcher, and brother-in-law Robert Bridges (Norma)of Hendersonville. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Fondly known as "HAPPY JACK" by his students, Jack delighted them with his limited musical talents by singing and playing the guitar at school pep rallies, while on trips to sporting events on activity buses, and even broadcasting over the radio of the TCR driving range.
In his later years, Jack truely considered his precious grandchildren the love of his life. He regularly attended any event in which his grandchildren were particpating including ball games, swim meets, school events and vacations. Friends and family considered Jack's home an open door to enjoy ball games, meals, holidays, or simply visiting on the front porch with a cup of coffee.
A funeral service was held at 3:00PM on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Biltmore Baptist Church with Pastor Noel Hendrix and Reverand Harold Savell officiating. Interment followed at Calvary Churchyard. The family received friends from 1:00-3:00PM on Tuesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored to accept donations in Jack's memory to the Eblen Charities, 50 Westgate Parkway, Asheville, NC 28806(www.eblencharities.org)
You may consider a donation to the Darby O'Brien Charity Fountain at any Wells Fargo Bank (Account #1867163865)
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian assisted the family.
Jack William Hendrix, 76 of Arden went to be with the LORD and Savior on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at the John Keever Solace Center. A Buncombe County native, Jack was born March 28 1936. He was the son of late Julia Genevieve and Roy Wray Hendrix. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Darby Adair O'Brien and his brother, Marvin Wade Hendrix.
After graduating from Oakley High School in 1954, Jack attended Western Carolina University where he graduated in 1958 with a BS in Education. Jack was an outstanding athlete and served as co-captain of the football team. He was also voted MVP for the team his senior year. He remained a Catamount fan throught his life. He served in the US Army and was stationed in Okinawa.
Jack began his teaching and coaching career in 1962 at TC Roberson High School where he coached baseball, football and JV basketball. He remained in the Buncombe County school system for over 30 years as a Driver's Education teacher and Driver's Education Coordinator.
Those who survive to cherish memories of Jack are his wife of 53 years Jean Bridges Hendrix and two daughters, Sandy Austin (Jim) of Asheville, Kelly O'Brien (John) of Greer, S.C., four grandchildren Delaney O'Brien, Brooks O'Brien, Brody O'Brien, and Aubrey Austin. Also surviving are his sister, Betty Osteen (William) of Weaverville, brother Jim Hendrix (Pat) of Asheville, sister-in-law Bette Overman (friend Harry Wolfe) of Fletcher, and brother-in-law Robert Bridges (Norma)of Hendersonville. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Fondly known as "HAPPY JACK" by his students, Jack delighted them with his limited musical talents by singing and playing the guitar at school pep rallies, while on trips to sporting events on activity buses, and even broadcasting over the radio of the TCR driving range.
In his later years, Jack truely considered his precious grandchildren the love of his life. He regularly attended any event in which his grandchildren were particpating including ball games, swim meets, school events and vacations. Friends and family considered Jack's home an open door to enjoy ball games, meals, holidays, or simply visiting on the front porch with a cup of coffee.
A funeral service was held at 3:00PM on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Biltmore Baptist Church with Pastor Noel Hendrix and Reverand Harold Savell officiating. Interment followed at Calvary Churchyard. The family received friends from 1:00-3:00PM on Tuesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored to accept donations in Jack's memory to the Eblen Charities, 50 Westgate Parkway, Asheville, NC 28806(www.eblencharities.org)
You may consider a donation to the Darby O'Brien Charity Fountain at any Wells Fargo Bank (Account #1867163865)
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian assisted the family.
After graduating from Oakley High School in 1954, Jack attended Western Carolina University where he graduated in 1958 with a BS in Education. Jack was an outstanding athlete and served as co-captain of the football team. He was also voted MVP for the team his senior year. He remained a Catamount fan throught his life. He served in the US Army and was stationed in Okinawa.
Jack began his teaching and coaching career in 1962 at TC Roberson High School where he coached baseball, football and JV basketball. He remained in the Buncombe County school system for over 30 years as a Driver's Education teacher and Driver's Education Coordinator.
Those who survive to cherish memories of Jack are his wife of 53 years Jean Bridges Hendrix and two daughters, Sandy Austin (Jim) of Asheville, Kelly O'Brien (John) of Greer, S.C., four grandchildren Delaney O'Brien, Brooks O'Brien, Brody O'Brien, and Aubrey Austin. Also surviving are his sister, Betty Osteen (William) of Weaverville, brother Jim Hendrix (Pat) of Asheville, sister-in-law Bette Overman (friend Harry Wolfe) of Fletcher, and brother-in-law Robert Bridges (Norma)of Hendersonville. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Fondly known as "HAPPY JACK" by his students, Jack delighted them with his limited musical talents by singing and playing the guitar at school pep rallies, while on trips to sporting events on activity buses, and even broadcasting over the radio of the TCR driving range.
In his later years, Jack truely considered his precious grandchildren the love of his life. He regularly attended any event in which his grandchildren were particpating including ball games, swim meets, school events and vacations. Friends and family considered Jack's home an open door to enjoy ball games, meals, holidays, or simply visiting on the front porch with a cup of coffee.
A funeral service was held at 3:00PM on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Biltmore Baptist Church with Pastor Noel Hendrix and Reverand Harold Savell officiating. Interment followed at Calvary Churchyard. The family received friends from 1:00-3:00PM on Tuesday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family would be honored to accept donations in Jack's memory to the Eblen Charities, 50 Westgate Parkway, Asheville, NC 28806(www.eblencharities.org)
You may consider a donation to the Darby O'Brien Charity Fountain at any Wells Fargo Bank (Account #1867163865)
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian assisted the family.
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