Paul Thomas “Tom” Hendrix, 72, North Manchester, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on December 13, 2022. The son of the late Paul Wayne and Beulah C. (Sigler) Hendrix, Tom was born on January 20, 1950 in Wabash.
After graduating from Wabash High School in 1968, Tom began his career as a truck driver. He drove trucks for various companies for most of his life until he began delivering parts for O’Reilly Auto Parts in North Manchester. Tom worked hard to support his family that he loved so deeply. For many years Tom was a member of the First Brethren Church in North Manchester and later a member of the Congregational Christian Church in North Manchester, where he was baptized.
On March 3, 1979, Tom married his better half, Becky Michel. The two were married for forty-three years and blessed with three children, Jama, Michael, and Kylee as well as nine grandchildren. Tom was a supportive and proud father and grandfather; he was always there when anyone needed something. He loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and loudly cheering them on. Tom also enjoyed going to other Manchester High School athletic competitions and supporting all of the student athletes. He took pleasure in watching Indiana University Basketball and NASCAR on Sundays. Nothing brought Tom more joy than inviting his family over and cooking or grilling for them. Even in the wintertime if you drove past his home, you would often see Tom outside standing over the grill.
The loving memory of Tom Hendrix will be forever cherished by his wife, Becky Hendrix, North Manchester; son, Michael (Amy) Hendrix, North Manchester; daughters, Jama Gaerte, North Manchester and Kylee (Seth Foreman) Hendrix, Fort Wayne; nine grandchildren; and Raiko Putz, Germany, who he loved like a son. Tom was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Gwen Huffman.
Family and friends may call Saturday, December 17, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. A celebration of Tom’s life will begin at the conclusion of calling with Pastor J.P. Freeman officiating.
The family of Tom Hendrix has entrusted McKee Mortuary with care and final arrangements.
For those who wish to honor the memory of Tom Hendrix, memorial contributions may be made to the Manchester Booster Club, 1 Squire Drive, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 or Parkview Home Health and Hospice, 1900 Carew Street, Suite 6, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805.