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He honorably retired from the United States Navy after over 20 years of service. He proudly achieved the rank of Chief Boiler Technician (BTC) and was a veteran of the Vietnam war. Following his military service, Bill and his wife owned and operated K&H Real Estate in Poplar Bluff. Bill enjoyed playing guitar, singing country music and entertaining while playing in several bands He was actively involved in the community while being a member of the Elks, Eagles, American Legion, AMVETS and VFW. He was also a longtime member of the Shriners. He loved traveling with family and friends, and especially cherished time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
On May 21, 1964 he married Edna Ethridge Hendrickson. She preceded him in death on September 16, 2022. He is survived by two children: Kim (Kevin) Forsythe of Williamsville, MO, and Bill (Shelia) Hendrickson of St. Louis, MO; six grandchildren: Cyndi (Chris) Thomas, Jordan (Annette), Dalton (Cheyenne), and Caleb Forsythe, Casey and Ally Hendrickson; eight great-grandchildren: Charlie, Ceyton, Lydia, Megan, Cyan, Norah, Owen, and Avi; and one brother: Donald (Sue) Hendrickson of Poplar Bluff, MO.
In addition to his parents and wife, Bill was also preceded in death by two brothers: Walter Hendrickson, Jr. and Robert Hendrickson; and two sisters: Myrl Hastings and Melba Jean McCoy.
Visitation will begin at 4:00 PM on Monday, July 7, 2025 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. Funeral services will follow at 5:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Condolences: www.whitesandersfuneralhome
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