of Cincinnati, OH
August 28, 1960 - March 6, 2022
Kevin D. Hendrix, 61, passed away March 6, 2022 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, OH, with his family by his side. He was born August 28, 1960 in Paragould, AR to Sonny Hendrix and Pauline Rust Hendrix.
Kevin was a 1979 graduate of Valley View High School. After high school he entered the United States Army and was stationed in Fort Riley, KS. While in the army, he was a cannon crewman and expert sharpshooter.
Kevin loved music; he played several instruments but had a passion for the banjo. After a medical retirement from the Army, he traveled the U.S. playing in Bluegrass bands. While on tour, The Bob Lewis Family, (Kevin on the banjo) was recorded for The Mississippi River of Song CD which was produced by and now resides in the Smithsonian Institute: song ''Born to be with You''
Kevin moved to Cincinnati in 2003 where he impressed audiences and the bluegrass community with his talent and charm. His move to Cincinnati made him wonderful lifelong friends.
Preceded in death by his father, Marion (Sonny) Hendrix.
Survivors include his mother, Pauline Hendrix; mother of his children, Karen Hendrix; two daughters, Elizabeth Hendrix and Samantha (Brett) Hendrix; grandchildren Conner and Amanda Hendrix; sister, Nena (Clint) Edgar; brothers Keith Hendrix and Todd (Jeanie) Hendrix; nephew, Evan Edgar.
Honorary Pallbearers will be, Ernest Shumake, Bill Erwin, Willie Smelser, Clint Edgar, Ron Simmons, Matt Nickell, CJ Stephens, Frank Malone, James McGee, Chachi Echerival, Keenan, Stevie Snyder and Christopher Bishop.
Funeral service will be Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home, 2:00 pm, with Joe May officiating. Burial will follow at Herndon Cemetery
Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until time of service.
Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home is in charge of services.
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13 Condolence(s)
Ken Hydinger
Sunday, September 25, 2022
This is such a punch in the gut. He was a buddy. . I have tried to call Kevin the last few months to no avail so I googled him today and got his obituary. He and I traveled to Arthur Hatfield's together to get a banjo. Kevin would send be some great banjo playing for a Christmas card. What a good guy. What a fun guy. Great banjo player. He was big time. And I loved his passion and knowledge. he gave me some personal correspondence from Sonny Osborne and told me to get it back to him sometime. Maybe he knew something that I didn't. Rest in peace good friend.
Michael Pierce
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Prayers from me and Cindy.
Cindi Talbot
Sunday, March 13, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. We all loved Kevin so much and he was so talented. Unfortunately, I have a broken ankle and unable to drive at this time and cannot attend the service. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Cindi
Laura Pugh
Saturday, March 12, 2022
This is a day of sadness for now but when the Trumpet shouts I will be glad to see him again at the marriage supper of our Savior as well as many others we have lost in this life that are also waiting to hear the Trumpet sound. I was glad to know Kevin in the short time that I did in school and our first class reunion. He played well on his banjo and I can't help but think of the scripture Ephesians 5:19 that says "speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord". The Greek word for melody is psallo and it means to thrum a stringed instrument. Will he be throming his banjo, OF COURSE! I pray for all of you who knew and loved him, that you will be comforted in that you had a friend in Kevin. And one day soon, suddenly, we who have our lanterns filled with oil will all be rejoicing! Sincerely, formerly Laura Turman
Stacy Wyse Scott
Friday, March 11, 2022
Kevin was a true friend to everyone.
Pauline, Nena, Keith and Todd, keeping you close in thought and prayer.
Tim Potter
Friday, March 11, 2022
Kevin and I lost touch over the years until he tracked me down to inform me of a health condition with someone we both knew.
In 10 minutes, it was as we were caught up. We talked about kids, grandkids, playing music and the Lord.
Prayers for peace and comfort for all. We will see you in heaven someday brother.
Joey graham
Friday, March 11, 2022
Have you all in prayers and in my thoughts.
Penny Dale
Friday, March 11, 2022
Kevin was and will always be in my heart and soul, my best friend, my confidant and the one who has always been my unconditional support person. He was the music in my life, the laughter when I am sad. The one who made me smile and see the world with humor. My life has been touched in so many ways by his presence. I will be missing you forever and always until we meet again in heaven.
Love,
Your Bestie Penny
Trent Doty
Friday, March 11, 2022
So sorry for the loss of Kevin. We had a lot of great memories. Pauline, Nena, Keith, I can’t be at the service, but know you are all in my heart and prayers.
Paul Mason
Friday, March 11, 2022
Although we only met on my visits to Cincinnati, I loved your warm and friendly nature and enjoyed our great banter. You will always be "Banjo Beatles" to me after our musical jam with "the boys" and Dan. Wish we could have spent more time jamming, drinking coffee and shooting the breeze. RIP Kevin my friend.
Rusty Layne
Thursday, March 10, 2022
My friend, you will always be remembered.
Pam Clark
Thursday, March 10, 2022
So very sorry for this great loss! Love and prayers for this sweet family.ðŸ™ðŸ™â¤ï¸
Lisa Ingram Adams
Thursday, March 10, 2022
So many wonderful childhood memories of Kevin, he was like a brother to me. We lived next door to each other for 12 years. I could listen to him play music for hours especially when he played the banjo. Prayers for the family. Love you all â¤ï¸