John Hendrix

Alexander John Varno Hendrix, 58, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at his home. A native of Buncombe County, he had resided in Madison County since 1969. He was employed with Adams & Old Castle Company for over 38 years as a machine operator. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and enjoyed farming and was a 1976 graduate of North Buncombe High School. Mr. Hendrix was the son of the late James Wilburn Hendrix and Easter Jane Bishop Hendrix. Surviving are his wife whom he married July 27, 1985, Marie Ferguson Hendrix of the home; children, Kimberly Woody of Marshall and James Hendrix of the home; grandchildren, Elizabeth Hendrix, Colton Woody and Jessie Woody; sisters, Nancy Hendrix of Alexander and Martha Hendrix Sedlacek of Stanfield, NC and nephew, Jonathan Hendrix of Alexander. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM Saturday, December 17, 2016 in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home with Rev. Ken Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Friday at the funeral home. Flowers are welcomed.