Ervin Hendrix

A Life Well Lived a Man Much Beloved Ervin Hendrix Ervin “James” Hendrix was born on February 20, 1936, in Laurel Mississippi to the late Oree and Arlee (Jones) Hendrix. He formally dedicated himself to CHRIST at the time of his baptism in 1952 at Pilgrim Baptist Church. Ervin was a graduate of Hamilton High School Class of 1954. He joined the United States Marine Corp following graduation. He served with distinction attaining the rank of Seargent prior to his honorable discharge. He married Annie R, Weston on June 20, 1957, in Wilmington, North Carolina. The union was blessed with the birth of their son Reginald, their daughter Lisa, and five grandchildren - Zachary, Daniell, Brittany-Ann, Lauren, and Hasana (Bunny). Ervin continued to serve his community as a bible Sunday schoolteacher at New Shiloh Baptist Church. For 33 years, Ervin worked for the United States Postal Service fully embracing the agency Motto and committing to the oath of service for the second time in his career. As a Marine and as a Postman, he affirmed his commitment to defend the Constitution of the United States of America. In a quiet and thoughtful way, he shared his views of the world, his personal history, and his wealth of knowledge with his children and grandchildren. His hobbies included the sports football, basketball, and bowling. He was a long-time participant in the Woodlawn Bowling league where he notably bowled a perfect game. (300) Ervin journeyed home on April 15, 2024. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Orlee and Arlee Hendrix, his brothers Enoch, James, Thomas, and his sisters Lucille, his loving daughter Lisa Harris and grandson Zachary Hendrix. He is survived by his loving wife Annie, his son Reginald, his grandchildren Danielle, Brittany, Lauren, and Hassana, sisters in law, Lynette, DeVann, Jacquelin, brother in law, Alton, his son-in-law Curry Harris, his daughter-in-law LaVerl Hendrix, nieces and nephews, Jeanette, Thomas Jr, Michael, Lori and his extended family and friends. After the clouds, the sunshine; after the winter, the spring; after the shower, the rainbow; for life is a changeable thing. After the night, the morning, bidding all darkness cease, after life’s cares and sorrows, the comfort and sweetness of peace. Helen Steiner Rice

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Ervin Hendrix

February 20, 1936 - April 15, 2024