Mr. William Gray Hendrix (Bill), age 78 of Winston Salem passed away on January 13, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born August 11, 1933 in Tobaccoville, NC to the late William Owen and Evelyn Doub Hendrix.
He was retired from Twin City Packing Company as owner operator from 1983 to 2002. He was also a model agent for Robertson Realty for seven years until his death.
Billy was surrounded by family and friends. He was loved by everyone who ever knew him. He was a loving and caring Husband, Father, Grand Father and Great Grand Father
Billy served in the Army and graduated from Old Richmond and Draughn Business Schools.
Billy loved working in Real Estate and made friends with everyone he met.
The family would like to thank the staff on the fifth, sixth and eighth floor Palliative Care Unit.
A funeral service will be held 1:00 pm on Monday, January 16, 2012 at Hanes Baptist Church 4210 Sabrina Lake Drive, Winston Salem, NC 27127 with Pastor Jason Holley officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery 8710 Meadowbrook Drive, Tobaccoville, NC 27050.
The family will receive friends 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel other times at the home.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years Dorene McCuiston Hendrix of the home, his daughter; Robin H. Lindsay (Byron) of Pfafftown, his son; Randy Hendrix (Cindy) of Southern Pines, his son; Tony Hendrix (special friend – Debbie Mickles) of Winston Salem, his daughter; Jenny Hendrix of Winston Salem. His grandchildren; Brooke Grooms (Ryan), Dusty Lindsay, Ryan Henry, Halee Henry, Austin Henry, Gray Hendrix and Will Hendrix. His great grandchildren; Caleb Lindsay and Payton Grooms. His sisters; Nancy H. Tucker (Roy), Carolyn Sechriest of Tobaccoville and Pat Roberson (Harold) of Clemmons. Several nieces and nephews.
The family would like memorials directed to: Hanes Baptist Church / Youth Dept. 4210 Sabrina Lake Drive, Winston Salem, NC 27127.
Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel is assisting the family.