Hendricks - James William Hendricks, age 94, was called to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 10, 2023, following complications from recent surgery. He was born on July 9, 1929, in Hiram, Paulding County, Georgia, to the late Herschel and Katie Lou Arnold Hendrick. James grew up on the family homestead in nearby Brownsville, Georgia where he learned to farm and discovered his love for hunting and fishing. He graduated from Hiram High School in 1946. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Northeast Florida where he joined the Florida National Guard. About this time, James met his future bride, Dorothy Marilyn Demonbreun, in Nashville, Tennessee. They were married on Christmas Day, 1948, in Jacksonville, Florida, and moved into the Northshore neighborhood of that city. James' military unit was called up to duty in April of 1951, where he fought in the Korean War until early 1953. Upon his return to the States, James, Marilyn, and their two children moved to a farm south of Callahan, Florida. They had three more children, and together the couple raised their family in a Christian home. James retired from the Florida National Guard in 1986 and afterwards started a small contracting business. During his golden years, James enjoyed researching his family lineage and wrote several short memoirs about his life. He loved to explore, travel, and sing at the Woodbine Opry. James loved to volunteer and help others and was an active member of the West Nassau Historical Society and the Callahan Masonic Lodge #32.

James was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his four older sisters and their husbands: Evelyn (Hugh) Shipp, Ruth (Johnny) Richards, Edna Vermelle (Hoyt) Thomas, Eva Bea (Gene) Newman, and his brother-in-law Lonnie Lee.

James is survived by his younger sister, Bobbie Lee; his children, Kathy (Dwight) Schnirman; Anthony (Nancy) Hendricks, Steve (Sandy) Hendricks, Danny (Dana) Hendricks, and John Hendricks. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, plus many nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family members and friends.

A Graveside Service for James will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. at Jones Cemetery in Callahan, Florida.  The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Nassau Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to West Nassau Historical Society.  The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.