William Jay Hendrix (Bill), 81, passed on August 17, 2021. He was born to Billy Hendrix and Margaret Hendrix in Joplin, Missouri on April 14, 1940.

He married Lavon Hendrix in 40 and they lived together in Joplin, Missouri. Together they raised 3 children Chris Hendrix (Sheri Hendrix), Sandy Kimble (Harvey Kimble), Bonnie Shepard (Ray Shepard). He is also survived by 6 grandchildren.

William graduated from Joplin High School in 1956.

William was a very competitive person and loved sports, he was a very dedicated fan of the Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, the Kansas Jayhawks, and The St. Louis BluesWilliam was a very competitive person and loved sports, he was a very dedicated fan of the Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, the Kansas Jayhawks, and The St. Louis BluesWilliam was a very competitive person and loved sports, he was a very dedicated fan of the Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, the Kansas Jayhawks, and The St. Louis BluesWilliam was a very competitive person and loved sports, he was a very dedicated fan of the Kansas City Royals, Kansas City Chiefs, the Kansas Jayhawks, and The St. Louis Blues