Rev. Ollie Hendrick Sr.

The Rev. Ollie Hendrick Sr., 71, affectionately known as “Rock” by family and friends, departed this life on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. Ollie was born in Norlina, North Carolina on April 10, 1945. He was the seventh of eight children. The family moved to Richmond, Virginia, where he attended Richmond Public Schools, graduating from Armstrong High School in 1964. At Armstrong, he served as captain of the Mighty Wildcats football team and as captain of the baseball team. Upon graduating from high school, Ollie joined the United States Army, serving two years and spending some time stationed in Germany. After his honorable discharge from the military, he continued his education receiving an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Administration from J. Sargeant Reynolds in 1977. In 1998, Ollie retired from Philip Morris after 31 years of service. His later education included courses at Evan Smith School of Theology and the awarding of an Advanced Certificate of Theology and a Diploma of Theological Studies from The Way of Life Spiritual Development Center, in partnership with Oral Roberts University. In 1983, he was ordained as a deacon at New Canaan Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Louis Blakey Sr., and continued as a deacon after joining Bethlehem Baptist Church under the leadership of Dr. Victor Davis, Sr. He received the call to preach the Gospel and was licensed by Dr. Davis and the Bethlehem Baptist Church on October 12, 2011. Rev. Hendrick was ordained on March 30, 2014. Ollie enjoyed fishing and watching sports, but most importantly spending time with loved ones. Rev. Ollie Hendrick, Sr. felt that his purpose in life was to give God the glory and to serve man. He was driven by his passion for kingdom building. Rev. Ollie Hendrick, Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, Sonnie and Elizabeth Hendrick; brothers, Leroy and Walter Sr.; and sister, Viola Carter. He leaves to cherish his memory daughter, Amaya Hendrick; son, Ollie Hendrick (Monica); three sisters, Louise Hendrick, Frances Price, and Mildred White; one brother, Eddie Hendrick (Judy); nine grandchildren, Jadah, Justin, Joshua, Cameron, Ja’Kya, Ollie J.P., Elijah, Makylah, and Isaac; two aunts, Luvenia Crest and Rovena Talley; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins; and other relatives and friends.

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Rev. Ollie Hendrick Sr.

April 10, 1945 - February 28, 2017