WILLIAM PAUL HENDRICKS, age 82, Floral City, died February 19, 2012 under the loving care of his family and Hospice of Citrus County care. Bill was born on February 20, 1929 in Sturgis, Michigan to the late Gerald and Goldyn (Smith) Hendricks and came to this area in 1983 from Clearwater. A career Navy man, he served our country for 20 years, retiring with the rank of Chief Petty Officer. He was then employed as general manager for another 15 years for Sturgis Molded Products. Bill was a member of the VFW Post #4337 of Inverness and American Legion Post #400 of Orlando. He also served as a CUB volunteer and enjoyed fishing. Survivors include his son, Douglas W. (Karen) Hendricks, Skaneateles, NY and daughter Lorraine “Gail” Kollar, Newnan, GA, his sister Geraldine Ballard, Three Rivers, MI, daughter-in-law, Ann Hendricks and four grandchildren, Tim, Nick, Alex and Emily. He was preceded in death by his wife, Roberta in 1998, a son, David P. Hendricks and a brother, Marion. Inurnment will be privately at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Chas. E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory is in charge of arrangements. The family requests donations in Bill\’s name to Hospice of Citrus County, P.O. Box 641270, Beverly Hills, FL 34464 in lieu of flowers.
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