Phil Hendry

Phil Hendry was an honorable son and brother, a dedicated and loving husband, and an incredible father figure. A loving grandfather and great-grandfather, he was a friend to many and an active member of his community. He coached baseball for many years in Amite, Louisiana, served as past Master of the Masonic Lodge, and was past president of the Lions Club. For many years he devoted himself to promoting the Children’s Eye Foundation, donating his time to local schools and charities. A National Poultry Judging Champion and former semi-professional basketball player, Phil also invented a state-of-the-art process for wearable steel products. He loved dirt track racing and became a well-known and respected figure in that community.

Phil cherished fishing and a good cup of coffee. He never met a stranger and was always ready to offer an ear to listen or a helping hand. He was a respected member of the First Baptist Church of Runnelstown, Mississippi.

He was preceded in death by his father, Willard P. Hendry, Sr., his mother, Pricilla Hendry, his wife, Jannie Hayes Hendry, his son, Willard Jackson Hendry, his sister, Hilda Adams, and his brother, Raymond Hendry.

Phil is survived by his sons, Stephen Hendry and Raymond Hendry, his brothers, Randy (RW) Hendry, James (Rocky) Hendry, and Joseph Hendry, nine grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.