Thomas Raymond Hendrix (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Thomas Raymond Hendrix was born in Lebanon, Missouri on February 25, 1943 to Raymond T. and Nadine Renner Hendrix. He passed away in Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri on Sunday, November 9, 2025. He was eighty-two years, eight months and fifteen days of age.
Tom was raised in the Orchard Hill neighborhood where he made many childhood friendships that lasted a lifetime. He graduated from Lebanon High School in the class of 1961 and enlisted in the United States Army. Following his time with the Army, he joined the Army National Guard and served a total of over thirty years. He enjoyed a long career with AT&T in Springfield, Missouri for twenty-nine years, retiring in 2001.
Tom married the love of his life and best friend, Donna Rogers. Together they shared lovingly raised their two sons and stood by each other during the good times, as well as the challenging times of life.
He was raised in the Catholic faith and served as an Alter Boy.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Nadine; his granddaughter, Alexis Dale Barrett; and his sister, Betty Donald.
Tom is survived by his loving wife of over fifty-five years, Donna, of the home in Springfield, Missouri; his sons, Christian Thomas Hendrix and his wife Merrie of Springfield, Missouri and Tyler Rogers Hendrix and his finance, Jordan of Republic, Missouri; one granddaughter, Carolyn Anne Hendrix of Springfield, Missouri; two grandsons, Evan Ramsey and his wife Megan and Taylor Ramsey of Springfield, Missouri; a great-granddaughter, Claire Ramsey; a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and many friends.
He loved fishing at Bennett Spring and enjoyed old and vintage cars. He enjoyed going to car shows, and looked forward to visiting casinos. He loved his dogs and being outside enjoying the beauty of the Ozarks.
Most of all, Tom loved his family very much, especially his granddaughter. They brought him so much joy and he looked forward to every moment they could be together.
Tom will be so very missed by his family and friends. We celebrate his life and accomplishments and know his family will cherish the wonderful memories he made with them.
A Memorial Visitation will be held Saturday, November 22, from 1 - 3 p.m. at Holman-Howe Funeral Home, with Military Honors at 3 p.m. at the funeral home.
A memorial to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Claws and Paws has been established and donations may be left at the funeral home.
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