Edward Kenneth Hendrix

Mr. Edward Kenneth “Ed” Hendrix, age 86, of Cavespring, Georgia, passed away Wednesday December 22, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Hendrix was born on July 22, 1935, son of the late Charles B. Hendrix and the late Myrtle Velma Dingler Hendrix. He moved to Cavespring with his family in the 60’s, and was employed with Garner Brothers Construction Company. He was very active in the Cavespring Community. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cavespring. Mr. Hendrix was married to the former Barbara Jean Lee April 15, 1955, and was preceded in death by her July 17, 2007. Besides his wife and parents, he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sheri Denise Hendrix Townsell on March 5, 2020; by two brothers, Clinton Hendrix and Donald Hendrix and by a sister, Mrs. Joyce Lovvorn. Mr. Hendrix in survived by a son, Ken Hendrix and his wife Janie of Cave Spring; by a daughter, Mrs. Wendy Poff of Centre; and by four grandchildren, Ashley Hendrix, Tiffani (Jake) Colston, Cassie Hendrix and Amanda (Austin) Starr. Seven great-grandchildren, Austin Hughes, Chloe Hendrix, Jackson Colston, Dustin Hughes, Gavin Hendrix, Ava Starr and Auria Starr; two brothers, G. D. Hendrix and Melvin Hendrix both of Newnan, and a sister, Mrs. Anne Davis of Newnan also survive. In accordance with his wishes Mr. Hendrix was cremated and a memorial service was held at the First Baptist Church of Cavespring on Monday December 27, 2021. A visitation was held one hour prior to the service. His remains were spread in the creek that ran through his back yard (Cedar Creek) where his wife’s and daughter’s remains were spread before him.