Clarence Hendricks Sr.

Clarence Hendricks, Sr., was born January 11, 1952 in Lincoln, Delaware, the seventh of eight children, to the late David and Mollie Hendricks. In the warmth of his home surrounded by family and friends, he departed this life and transitioned to his eternal resting place on Sunday, November 4, 2018. After graduating from Lake Forest High School in 1970, he enlisted in the United States Army. After his tour duty in the military, he pursued a career in the building construction industry. He was later employed by the Delaware Department of Transportation as a Para Transit Operator for several years. Clarence had a great love for people and music. It could be said that he never met a stranger because he always found a way of engaging with every person that he met. As a hobby, he would sell produce in his spare time as a way of interacting with people. He was always ready and willing to share a positive word with everyone that he met. This was just one of his many gifts. He was also a talented guitar player. Inspired by his love for Gospel and Contemporary Jazz music, he began playing at the Pentecostal Church of God where he played for the Pentecostal Brothers and later played as the lead guitarist for a local gospel quartet called the Heavenly Aires. In 1990, he was united in holy matrimony to the love of his life, Janet Bailey; after accepting Christ as his personal Savior, Clarence joined Union Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Denton, MD under the leadership of Pastor Pearl Geter. He served as a faithful member and Trustee until his health began to fail. He also played lead guitar for the Holy Ghost Gospel Band and for the church choir. He was greatly loved by his pastor and the members of his church who were always present with Clarence during his lengthy illness which brought him much comfort and love. He was especially cared for in his home by his loving wife and his youngest brother Victor. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Mollie Hendricks; his sister, Helen Stuart; and a niece, Adrienne Hendricks. Clarence leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife of 28 years, Janet; his children from a previous marriage: Donna, Michael, Clarence, Jr., and Kietsa (Leonel Ellis); his other children: Kenny, Quantico, and Victor; five brothers: Louis Hendricks (Joan) of Philadelphia, PA; David Hendricks, Jr., of Baltimore, MD; Bishop Marion L. Hendricks (Pearl) of Georgetown, DE; Elroy Hendricks (Vivian) of Dover, DE; and Victor Hendricks (Penny) of Harrington, DE; one sister: Lula of Philadelphia, PA; two first cousins who were raised as his sisters: Denise Nichols (Terrance) and Jeanese Ward (Greg); 20 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, church family and friends. To send flowers to the family of Clarence Hendricks Sr., please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Clarence Hendricks Sr.

January 11, 1952 - November 4, 2018