Billy Hendrix Sr was born on August 1st, 1931, in Dallas, TX to Aurthur and Sarah Hendrix who have proceeded him in death. Billy was 1 out of 11 children who have all went on before him except his older sister Evelyn Fort who will be 98 on Oct 14th. He is survived by his wife of 59 yrs. Georgia Hendrix. Children Billy Hendrix Jr. and his Baby Girl Mary Hendrix-Green and her husband James Green. He is also proceeded in death by his oldest daughter Sarah Hendrix- Moreno who we know was waiting for him with a big smile and open arms. He was a stepfather to Bill Conkel and his wife Beth Conkel. His grandkids Ashleigh Morris and Husband Anthony Morris, Dilan Morris, Kathryn Escutia and her husband Erick Escutia and great grandson Ashton Morris . He loved Sammy and Dorrie Pruitt Like his own kids and claimed mays others and his grandkids. He has many nieces and nephews. He was a truck driver for approximately 15 yrs. driving to almost every state on long and short trips. He loved it when his kids would go with him, but only on short trips of course. He Served in the United States Navy in 1946 when he was just 15 yrs. old during WWII. He was ranked a GM2 which was a Gunners Mate 2nd class and was also an Auto Mechanic during this time in 1950-1952. He was known for his love of God, his Family, and his love for Fishing in that order. When he wasnt talking about fishing, he was fishing. He loved taking the grandkids fishing and one treat we looked forward to, getting donuts before church on Sunday mornings. No matter where he was, he was always lending a helping hand. Billy was also known as the candy man to all the kids in the church. You never caught him without Smarties or peppermints in his pockets. Family will receive friends and family at 10:30 am Tuesday, October 10, 2023 with Funeral Services following at 11:30 at Colonial Funeral Home of Irving, 606 W. Airport Freeway, Irving. Burial will be at 1:30pm at DFW National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas. to view the life stream service for Mr. Billy click the following link https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY5Njk3MjkwNTI3NTY2MSZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw== There are no gallery images. Visitation Tuesday, October 10, 2023 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, TX 75062 Funeral Service Tuesday, October 10, 2023 11:30 AM Colonial Funeral Home of Irving 606 W. Airport Freeway Irving, TX 75062 Committal Service Tuesday, October 10, 2023 1:30 PM Dallas/Fort Worth National Cemetery 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas, TX 75211