Robert Carroll Hendrix

Robert ("Bob") was born January 12, 1949, in Benton Arkansas. He and his nine siblings were raised in Arkansas by his mother, Mable. In 1966, Bob graduated from Benton Hight School, and in 1967 he joined the United States Air Force. From 1969 to 1970, Bob was assigned to the 633rd Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Pleiku Air Base, Vietnam. While stationed in Vietnam, Bob worked on the B-52 and KC 135 aircraft, and also serviced radar and communications systems. Bob received the Air Force Commendation Medal for his service and was honoroably discharged in 1971. Following his dischard, Bob worked on defense contracts at Avantek and later at Hewlett-Packard, helping build parts for planes, ships, helicopters, and the space shuttle. Bob also started his own licensed contracting business following his retirement from Hewlett-Packard. Bob loved southern fried food, golf, and his family.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Susie Hendrix, his daughter Michelle, his daughter, Stacie, his daughter-in-law, Kristin, and his three grandchildren, Charlotte ("Charlie"), Miles and Cecilia.

Bob will be laid to rest at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon, CA in a private ceremony.