Robert Nile 'Bobby" Hendrix

Robert Nile “Bobby” Hendrix was born in Searcy Arkansas to Robert and Donna Butler Hendrix on May 14, 1939. He left this old world for his home in Heaven January 28. 2018. He leaves behind his wife of 43 years, Marla Kendall Hendrix, a daughter, Tammela Butler Reichel and a son-in-law, Jim Reichel. After living most of his young life growing up in the Lone Star and Worden communities, the family moved to Bald Knob when Robert was 9. He attended Bald Knob public school through the 11th grade. Being one to want to “hurry up” the process, he completed the 12th grade at Harding Academy, graduating in 1956. In 1958, Robert married Aleece Elliott of Bald Knob. Together they served the Lord, singing and travelling to various churches where Aleece gave her testimony. After almost 17 years of marriage, Robert lost Aleece to her struggle with diabetes. In 1975, Robert married Marla Kendall Butler, and became the father of a 12 year old daughter whom he adored. After the tornado of 1952 took the life of one of his very best friends, Robert gave his life to Jesus at age 13. His first love was Jesus. He loved to tell the story of our Savior’s love to everyone he met. Robert always had a story or joke to tell and a Life/Death card to hand out. Sometimes he would add scripture that went along with his stories. People he knew would often greet him with “What story or joke do you have for us today?” One of Robert’s greatest attributes was his desire to serve others. He served in the National Guard 12 years, as a city councilman about 6 years, and on the Bald Knob Fire Department for 27 years, the last 4 as Fire Chief. He has served his church as a music director, Sunday school teacher, deacon and treasurer. He loved his church dearly and was very burdened for it. Robert owned and operated the Gulf Service Station in Bald Knob for 22 years. After a time spent in full time church service, he worked another 22 years as a rural route mail carrier for which he was a union steward. He retired from the postal service in 2005. These last few years, Robert developed a deep longing for Heaven. Due to his declining health he became unable to serve others which troubled him deeply. But, thanks and praise to the Lord, he has now reached his destination and has been re-united with many old friends and family he often spoke of and missed so much. Yes! He is finally home! Memorials can be made to Camp Zion Church Camp in Myrtle, Mississippi. Visitation will be Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Powell Funeral Home in Bald Knob. Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 1 at Central Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Shady Grove Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob-Judsonia. www.powellfuneralhome.net

Robert Nile 'Bobby" Hendrix

May 14, 1939 - January 28, 2018