Thomas Hendricks 1936-2022
COLUMBIANA –Thomas Hendricks, 85, was born Dec. 7, 1936, in Youngstown and passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Hospice House, Poland.
He lived a full life. He graduated from Austintown Fitch High School in 1954, then attended Youngstown State University before going on to serve his country in the Air Force Reserve. Tom was a stationary engineer, working in several steel mills for 40 years, retiring from J&L Steel Products, Louisville.
He was a lifelong Cleveland sports fan and followed The Ohio State Buckeyes. He could tell you about his teams in great detail.
Tom enjoyed retirement and travel and with his wife, Pat. He saw a lot of the U.S.A., went to Canada and Mexico, and also to Europe, taking three trips to England, Scotland and Ireland, and exploring France, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Italy.
He grew up as a member of the former St. Paul Lutheran Church. He most recently attended Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Salem, serving on the church council.
He was a member of SACS, a group of friends who met monthly for more than 40 years.
Tom is survived by his wife, Patricia Gramas Hendricks, whom he married on April 30, 1983.
He will be remembered with love by his stepsons, Thomas Beach (Ruth) and William Beach (Agatha Smithers); his children, Timothy Hendricks (Debbie), Karen Teets and Sherri Huntley (Tim); his grandchildren; and his sisters, Judith Mitchell (Ron) and Alice Lewis (Dick).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dallas and Grace Hendricks.
The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital; Hospice House, Poland; and Wickshire Senior Living, Poland, especially Pam and Sandy.
Friends and family will be received from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1089 E. State St. Salem, OH 44460.
Funeral services will follow at noon Thursday at the church, with the Rev. Aimee Raymond officiating. A private burial will be held.
Donations in Tom’s memory may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 1089 E. State St., Salem, OH 44460; or Camp Frederick, 6996 Millrock Road, Rogers, OH 44455.
If unable to attend, you may show your support by joining our complimentary “Hugs from Home” program where your message will be attached to a balloon in the chapel to remind the family of your love and support at www.starkmemorial.com/hugs-from-home.
Arrangements are being handled by Stark Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
To view Tom’s obituary, send flowers or condolences, visit www.starkmemorial.com.
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