Lonnie Adrion Hendrix of Raeford died Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill at the age of 73.
He was born January 7, 1941 in Hoke County to the late Charlie and Delhia Carter Hendrix. He was preceded in death by his sister, Mamie Rockholt and two brothers, Benny Hendrix and Bill Hendrix. He was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. He was a community member who supported all athletic programs at Hoke High School for nearly 60 years. He participated in the booster club, raising funds, with his main support being in concession stands. In February of this year he was inducted in the Hoke High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
He is survived by his wife Linda Hendrix; a son Charles "Chuckie" Hendrix (Betty); three brothers, Bobby Hendrix, Noah Hendrix and Charlie "Howard" Hendrix, all of Raeford; and two grandchildren, Christine Ayer and Aaron Ayer.
Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Thursday, August 7, 2014 at Crumpler Funeral Home 131 Harris Ave. Raeford.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2014 at Raeford Evangelical Methodist Church, 379 West Palmer Street, Raeford ; with the Pastor Roger Burns officiating.
Burial will be in the Spring Hill Cemetery Wagram.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.