William Starr Hendricks

William Starr Hendricks, age 85 years, 2 months and 10 days, entered eternal life July 16, 2008 in Tulsa. 

He was born May 7, 1923 in Tahlequah to Thomas Fox and Bessie Lee (Bagley) Hendricks, Jr.  He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps, reaching the rank of Corporal.  He married Nellie Mae (Bias) April 20, 1947 in Yuma, AZ. 

Starr enjoyed quail, pheasant and deer hunting.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother uncle and friend. 

In addition to his parents and wife of 59 years, Starr was preceded in death by his infant son William Starr Hendricks, Jr.; siblings: Robert Roy, Clara Emma, Viola “Ola,” Thelma Goldie “Short,” Wirt Fields, Maudie Lee, Jefferson Monroe, Hazel Mildred, Wallace “Ross,” Tommie Pauline and Jack Coolidge. 

He is survived by his loving children: Kathy Starlene of Tulsa and David Ray and wife Aurora of Oxnard, CA; grandchildren: Rhonda Mae of Prague, Timothy Starr of Tulsa, Christopher Ray, William Starr II, both of Oxnard; great-grandchildren: Tiana, Timothy and Trey, all of Prague. 

Visitation: 12 P.M.-6 P.M. Saturday-Sunday, July 19-20; service: 10 A.M. Monday, July 21 at Memorial Park Cemetery Chapel in Tulsa.

 Kennedy-Amis-Kennard Funeral Service of Catoosa, 266.2112, www.kakfs.com.