Charles F. Hendrickson

CHARLES FRANKLIN HENDRICKSON JR. Charles Franklin Hendrickson was born on September 15, 1927 in Bolivar, Missouri and died on June 9, 2008 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield after a short illness. At 80 years old, he was a proud lifelong resident of Bolivar. Charles graduated from Bolivar High School in 1944 then began a long career with the US Postal Service. He served in the US Army until 1946, and then returned to Bolivar to resume his career with the postal service. He retired from the postal service in 1983 after 39 years. Charles ran for a seat as city alderman in 1989 and won. With the exception of one two-year term, he served as an alderman continuously from 1989 until his death. Charles also served as Director of the Bolivar Municipal Airport. His association with the airport sparked an interest in flying, and at the age of 70 he earned his Missouri pilots license. In 1999 he earned special recognition from the Missouri Pilots Association. He was also proud to have the Charles Hendrickson DARE scholarship named in his honor. Charles is survived by his wife of 63 years, Cloda (Garland) Hendrickson, whom he married on June 3, 1945. He was an active and faithful member of Mt. Gilead United Methodist Church. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Charley F. Hendrickson and Edna Harvey Hendrickson; a sister, Mary Ellen Whitman; a sister, Inez Neal; a brother, Forrest Hendrickson; and a brother, Ralph Hendrickson. He is survived by his wife Cloda and a daughter, Carol Hendrickson, both of Bolivar; a son, Don and his wife Linda, of Springfield; a granddaughter, Tracy McGrady and her husband Tim, of Springfield; three great-grandchildren, Jake, Molly, and Max McGrady of Springfield; a brother, Herbert Hendrickson and his wife Linnie of Houston, TX; and a brother Carl and his wife Chris, of Springfield. Also his sister-in-law, Nadine Hendrickson of Bolivar. He also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Charles also had many dear friends whom he loved like family. Charles was full of life and love, and that is the way we will remember him. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 10:30 AM in the Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Bolivar with Rev. Dr. Ronald McIntire and Rev. Harold Hendrickson officiating with Tracy McGrady giving the eulogy. Musical selections will be "In The Garden", "He Touched Me", and "Beyond The Sunset" with Bill Jones as the soloist and Rose Roweton as the pianist. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of the Butler Funeral Home of Bolivar. Military Honors will be conducted by the AMVETS Post 114, at Flemington, MO and a "Fly Over" will be by the Missouri Pilots Association honoring Charles at the Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Mark Stanek, Kyle Legan, Elwayne Harris, Julie Bond, Ron Selvey and L. D. Garland. Honorary Casketbearers will be Dean Jefferis, Bryon Olson, Ronald Jump, Nick Maas, Bill Jones and Joe Blair. Visitation will be from 9:30-10:30am on Thursday prior to service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital, Tribute Program, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 Friends may sign the guest book or send private condolences at www.butlerfuneralhome.com PDF Printable Version

Charles F. Hendrickson

September 15, 1927 - June 9, 2008