He leaves to cherish his memory one son, Robert E. Hendrix; one daughter, Elizabeth A. (Michael B.) Carpenter Sr.; three grandchildren, Travis Hendrix, Michael B. Carpenter Jr., Miranda Carpenter; one sister and brother; several nieces and nephews; one sister-in-law, Willie Mae Hendrix; one brother-in-law, George Powell; many other relatives and friends including a special friend, Tracy Sherley.