Clifford Hendrix Obituary

HENDRIX, Clifford SPARTANBURG - Clifford Deyle Hendrix, 57, of Spartanburg, husband of Nancy Crews Hendrix of 233 Loring Street, died Thursday, June 19, 2008, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather; son, brother and uncle; friend and colleague. He faced his challenges with grace, poise and humor, and an inspiring spirit. Mr. Hendrix is the son of Lovonia Vaughn Hendrix of Spartanburg and the late Hubert C. Hendrix. He also is survived by three sons, Edward Bright and his wife Margaret and a grandson, Alex Bright, of Spartanburg; Jonathan Bright and his wife Kimber of Spartanburg; and Stephen Hendrix of the home; two sisters, Amy Hendrix Howell and her husband Cliff of Spartanburg, and Laura Hendrix Corbin of Spartanburg; a brother, Lee Hendrix and his wife Jill of Spartanburg; a niece, Cameron Corbin of James Island, SC; two nephews, Kyle Corbin of Greenville, SC, and Adam Howell and his wife, Stacey, of Winston-Salem, NC; and a grandniece, Callie Howell of Winston-Salem, NC. Mr. Hendrix was a 1969 graduate of Spartanburg High School and received his associate degree from San Antonio College in 1980. He served in the U.S. Air Force from December 1970 through February 1981 and the U.S. Air Force Reserves from February 1981 through October 1997. He was a technical sergeant and wing historian for the 315 MAW based in Charleston, SC. He had been employed since 1982 as a computer technician with Spartanburg County School District 7 and in the Wofford College Sandor Teszler Library. He was a commissioner for AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization) for which he coached and refereed for many years. He also coached junior varsity soccer at Spartanburg High School and refereed high school soccer. He was an alumnus of the Spartanburg High School Band and had been active in the War Birds. Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, June 20, 2008, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 2008, at Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel conducted by the Rev. Earl Hendrix. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Cancer Association of Spartanburg and Cherokee Counties, 295 East Main Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302. The family is at the home of his mother, Lovonia Hendrix, 111 Idlewylde Court, Spartanburg. An online guest register is available at www.floyd-mortuary.com. FLOYD'S GREENLAWN CHAPEL. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jun. 20, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Clifford Hendrix

10 Entries

Barbara Brantley Collins

June 30, 2008

Nancy-

I have been out of town and am just now learning of Cliff's passing. My heart goes out to you and the boys. Cliff was one of my favorite people and I have many fond memories of him. You and the family are in my prayers.

Lawrence Armstrong

June 28, 2008

Nancy & Family,

Cliff and I worked together for a short period of time, but I always felt like a long time friend with him. Your memories of Cliff will help you get through this time of sorrow. Be sure to remember how he helped each one, brought laughter into the family and was a caring husband and father.

I am glad I got to know Cliff.

My prayers go out to you Nancy and your family.

chance lebron

June 28, 2008

I remember when you came into our class to check what was we on. To Ms.Nancy i will keep you in my prayers.

Shirley and Louis Vaughn

June 23, 2008

Dear family, We regret so much the passing of our beloved Clifford. He was a brave fighter to the very end. We admired him and appreciated him for his efforts to preserve his father's photographic family history that covered several generations. This was quite an undertaking and one I know he wanted to complete. He worked on it until he no longer had the strength. The family will be forever grateful for his great effort. We will miss his loving smile and great humor at family reunions. We regret that we were unable to make it from Virginia for the memorial service. We will remember him in our hearts forever

Ouida Black

June 23, 2008

To the family:
I met Mr. Hendrix as a new employee to Spartanburg District 7. I appreciate his immediate welcome. I am one who needs constant attention when it comes to technology and he was extrememly patient and friendly. I am also strengthened by his faith and witness. My prayers are for peace and comfort for your family.

Bob FitzPatrick

June 22, 2008

Nancy,
So Sorry to hear of Cliffs loss. I had been kept up to date by Kathy McKenzie, so it was not a complete shock. The fact that the Guest book was signed by so many people throughout the Country, attest to the many hearts Cliff touched. The things he taught me about the game will be long remembered, and passed on to others.

Cliff in his High School Band days

Richard Whitehouse

June 22, 2008

Nancy, I am so sad to read about Cliff's passing. I met Cliff through our online band connection. We became friends over the last 5 or 6 years, and we maintained an ongoing dialog for much of that time.

I will play the "Mooseheart March", as played by the Spartanburg High School Band, many times over the coming weeks and months. I know it was one of Cliffy's favorites. I remember how frustrated he was in his attempts to get that song recorded digitally so he could share it with us. He took a fair amount of friendly ribbing from his efforts. It brings a smile to my face to think about how gracefully Cliff took our poking fun at him. I know I needn't tell you this, but I think Cliff was a really good man, and he was a good friend to me. I will miss him deeply.

I am including a photo of Cliff that is on the Band and Choir home page on Classmates.com. It has been there for years, and I hope it will remain there.

Tim Corbin

June 21, 2008

Nancy, Lovonia and family, I am sorry that I cannot get to the funeral and visitation for Cliff. I'll miss giving and receiving the hugs we all need. I did visit him a couple times recently. My sympathy for you all. Cliff was a terrific guy and he will be missed by all of us.

Horace "Gil" Gilbert

June 20, 2008

Dear Lovonia,

I am so very sorry to read of the passing of your son, Clifford. May your strenght in God sustain you & your family

Wanda Steele

June 20, 2008

Nancy, I was sorry to read about Cliff's death. He was of great suuport to me when I was the Media Specialist at both Carver and Spratanburg High. I feel I know you, Stephen, and your family because of the many stories, pictures and computer videos he shared. You seemed to have great fun as a family. Carry those memories with you throughout this time of grief. Sincerely, Wanda Steele

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