of Conway, AR
September 3, 1943 - July 14, 2008
Richard "Dicky" Hendrickson, Jr., M.D., Ophthalmologist at Hendrickson Eye Clinic in Conway, age 64, of Conway, passed away Monday, July 14, 2008.
He was born September 3, 1943 in Conway to Richard Olen Hendrickson Sr. and Rebecca Brockman Hendrickson.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert "Bob" Hendrickson.
He was a member of St. Peter's Episcopal Church.
He is survived by his wife, Annette Bennett Hendrickson of Conway; daughters, Hillis Becker and husband Ed of Jackson, MS and Jane Ann Hendrickson of Little Rock; son, Bailey Hendrickson of Conway; grandson, Gray Welch of Jackson, MS; granddaughter, Julia Mitchell of Jackson, MS; parents, Richard Hendrickson and Becky Hendrickson of Conway; brothers, William "Bill" Hendrickson and wife Susan of Wichita Falls, TX and Don Hendrickson and Donna Morris of Little Rock; sister, Joy Wiedower and husband Fred of Conway; step daughters, Deanne Tanksley and husband Billy of Natchez, MS, Andrea McConnell and husband Doug of Rogers; step grandsons, Hayden and Clay McConnell of Rogers; step granddaughter, Brett McConnell of Rogers; and wonderful caregiver, Mary Bryant..
Memorial services will be 1:00 PM Thursday at the First United Methodist Church with Rev.Teri Daily officiating. A reception will follow the service.
Honorary pallbearers are Jack Engelkes, Tom Courtway, Jerry Adams, Milburn Adams, Jack Jumper, Hal Hunnicutt, Johnny Cole, "Jimbo" Hendrickson, Fred Van Hook, Gray Welch, Hayden McConnell, Clay McConnell, J. B. Pendergraft and "The Back Of The Bus Bunch".
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 925 Mitchell, Conway, AR 72034.
A special thank you to Arkansas Hospice, especially, Steve, Rhonda and Carey.
Arrangements by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, (501) 327-7727.
Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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75 Condolence(s)
Mike Howard
Thursday, August 22, 2013
...a little late. I had a couple of classes with Dick at UCA. He was very good company, bright, and fun to be with.
Toni (Witwer) Griffin
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Jane,
I just wanted you to know my thougths and prayers will continue to be with you as they have been over the past 2 weeks and the months before that praying for your dad. I have many memories of Dicky when we were growing up - we kept him on his toes! He will be missed as a friend and doctor to many. The memories that you have of him that make you smile and laugh are the ones that will keep his memory alive forever and help you get through the pain.
With heartfelt sympathy to your whole family,
Toni
Tony & Rhonda Robinson
Monday, July 28, 2008
Our prayers are extended to your family in this time of loss. May God bless you.
Ray H Hall Jr. MD
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Dear Hendrickson Family, I knew Dickey as a classmate at UAMS 1967-71. We shared many good times as well as stressful times during that period. He was one of my favorite classmates. Since we were both H's, we were close toghter in labs,etc and got to know each other. Sadly, in practice we all tend to lose those special early relationships. I know from reading the many messages, he was a wonderful man and physician. My sincerest condolences. Ray H Hall Jr MD NEA Clinic Jonesboro, Arkansas
Tim and Kyla Tyler
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Dr. Hendrickson was a kind man and much loved by all his patients. He will be terribly missed. Our love and prayers are with the family.
Jane Ann Harper
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
I was in Ireland when I heard of Dick's death...I shed many tears for the loss of such a dear, special friend and for each of you dear family members. Then I celebrated his life with a shot of Irish Potcheen. Selfishly, I miss Dick like crazy, but unselfishly I am glad that he is at peace, free of pain. Dick will always be "THE KING!" to me. love to all of you.... jane ann harper
DWAYNE GOODE
Friday, July 18, 2008
Becky, Richard and all family of my very good friend
Dickie Hendrickson,
Dick took the time to come to office afterhours for me and he took time after hours to give me encouraging words that I will always remember. Elaine and I have already missed Dick very much and talked about him and thought about the Hendrickson family, who have been involved very much in our lifes since 1961.
He was one very kind and caring person and Elaine and I will miss him very much. I know each of you will place your trust in God as you have in the past.
Dwayne Goode
Pat and Bobbie Sowell
Friday, July 18, 2008
Annette and Family: The people that atttended the Memorial service received blessings from hearing the testominials about him. You have truly been blessed by your love and care of Dicky. He was so happy when you married, and always let everyone know. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you in the days to come. Food for thought: Dicky has moved from the back of the bus up to the driver's seat and is saying: "Come on folks, it's party time."
Pat and Bobbie Sowell
Friday, July 18, 2008
Annette and Family: The people that atttended the Memorial service received blessings from hearing the testominials about him. You have truly been blessed by your love and care of Dicky.
Haven Hoggard
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Jane Ann and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Conway Regional Surgery Center Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Dr. Hendrickson was a great physician,we will all miss him and his visits to the Surgery Center.
De Linthicum
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Bailey and family,
I so so sorry for the loss of your loved one. My sincere sympathies.
De
ginger
Thursday, July 17, 2008
what a friend, physician and family man. I will miss him so much and my thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family and to his friends who will miss him as much as i will...ginger
FRANKIE KINARD
Thursday, July 17, 2008
ALTHOUGH I LOST CONTACT WITH DICKEY AFTER SCHOOL HIS ALWAYS CHEERFUL, THOUGHTFULL PERSONALITY REMAINED IN MY MEMORY.
ALL MY PRAYERS AND CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY.
Linda Brown (Franklin)
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Annette and Andrea -
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Misty Hoggard Young
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Jane Ann, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very hard and trying time. Much love to your whole family.
Betty Pratt
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family. Dr. Hendrickson was my eye Dr., he was such a kind and so soft spoken, he will really be missed.
David Davis
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Our hearts go out to all the Hendrickson's! Dave graduated with Dickey and the Hendrickson's are family friends. We are thinking of you. God Bless!
Dave & Sue (Winters) Davis
Connie Redican
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
I was sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ronny & Judy Brown
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Annette: We have been keeping up with you and yours through C.A. We are so sorry for your loss.
Please also tell the girls.
Judy & Ronny
Joan Rodgers
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Very sorry to hear of your loss and thinking of you, Annette and family, at this sad time.
DWIGHT GARRETT
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL WITH DICKY.IN 1960/1961
Jason Carrington
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Bailey we are sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Stacy (Starr) Simpson
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Bailey--
Thoughts and prayers have been lifted for you and family. May God give each of you peace and strength.
Stacy (Starr) Simpson
Charli Dillree
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
I was so saddened to read about Dr. Hendrickson.He was on of my favorite clients when I sold for 3M. I always enjoyed his company and respected him so much as a caring physician and surgeon. The world has lost someone very special.
Timmy and Eleise Myers
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Dr. Hendrickson was a wonderful man. My husband and his twin brother were both born blind in their left eyes. He gave them both the gift of perfect vision. He also blessed us with a true friend, his lovely daughter Jane Ann. Our condolences go out to his family. He will be missed.
Bill and Virginia Clements
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss and will be in prayer for your family during this trying time. We loved him as so many did. In Christ's love, Virginia and Bill Clements
sarah williams-wilson
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
We are all praying for your family in these hard times. In the few times I was priveleged to meet "Dickie", I could see that he had a great love for life and for his family.
Rosalie and Lando Patton
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Dear Annette, You don't know us but Rufus Hawk is our brother-in-law. Angeline and I are sisters. She and Rufus thought the world of Dicky. Donna Sue Rodgers is one of my dear friends; we graduated from high school together. I just want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers today.
Margaret Morgan
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
As one of Dr. Hendrickson's patients, I owe him a great deal. He found a tiny spot on my eye that was later diagnosed as a malignant melanoma. Because he caught it in its early stages, I received treatment in time. I will always remember Dr. Hendrickson because I may owe him my life.
david naylor jr.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
A great man and inspiration to all in the medical community!
Sharron Shaffer
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Dr. Hendrickson was the best employer. I worked for him from 1980 to 1985, until my husband graduated from college and we moved to Osceola. He was the most caring and compassionate person. I will miss him dearly. My regrets to all the family. Sincerely, Sharron Shaffer
Chris Jordan
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Dicky and I walked to kindergarden together, shot each other with bb guns, and had much fun with each other. Then we grew up, and he became a fine doctor, and my family and I became his patients.
Rest well, old friend, I will miss you.
James & Shirley
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Annette, It is times like this when words fail us. Dickie meant so much to such a vast group of friends, patients and family. It is a huge loss to us all. We have enjoyed our friendship and travels with you and will always remember the memories made with "The Back of the Bus Group", especially New England.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family as you struggle through these trying days and the ones to come. Please know that we are here for you and will help in any way we can.
May God bless and comfort you.
James Paul and Shirley
Patsy Fuller
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
To The Hendrickson family: I am so sorry for your loss. Dicky was a wonderful classmate of mine and a great Dr and man. My thoughts and prayers are for comfort, peace and strengh.
Kelley King
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers ar with all of Dicky's family.
May God's peace surround you.
In Sympathy,
Kelley and Mike King
JIMMY & JO ANN BEGGS
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
DR. HENDRICKSON was a wonderful doctor, he treated his patients as family. Our prayers go out to the HENDRICKSON family.God will guide you through this difficult time.
Mary (Houston)Kelso
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Dicky was one of my "after school dance students". He was 2 years younger than me, but everyone knew him and loved him. Then he became my eye Dr. but still my friend. God needed Dicky in Heaven at this time and only He knows our time. I know he will be missed by many. Joy my prayers are with you and the family at this time.
Toni Johnson
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Joy & Family:
My prayers are with you
Stoney and Gray Wagnon
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
It is a comfort to know that he is dancing in heaven with no pain and no cancer. I will never forget him missing his lunch for me when I was 11 years old to do emergency surgery on my eye. You would have never known that I ruined his day and made him miss lunch. He took care of my eyes another 20 years after that and was the absolute BEST! He will be missed by so many friends and patients. He will never be duplicated and certainly could never be replaced. With much love! Stoney, Gray, Tripp, and Griff Wagnon
James Becker and Norma Khoury
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
To the Hendrickson Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shayla Moore Cockrum
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Dear Hillis, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your dad was a good man and made many many good friends. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jay and Mary Stribling
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Hillis and Ed,
Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Jay and Mary
Helen and John Stanton
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Please know that Dicky was not only our eye doctor, but a loving, caring friend to all of our family. May knowing that others care help to ease your pain.
Mary L. Jones
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
I sure miss him, talking about the town he loved so much. He was a wonderful caring Doctor and all his patients loved him.
Thanks Dickey for being you.
Jay and Mary Stribling
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Joe Isom
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
To Becky, Joy and the entire Hendrickson family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness.
Wayne & Sandra Miller
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Annette,
Our prayers are with you. As you celebrate Dicky's life and grieve your loss, remember God's promises ....
O LORD my God, I called to you for help and you healed me. Psalm 30:2
"If one member suffers, all suffer together ..." I Corinthians 12:26
With sympathy and love,
Sandra & Wayne Miller
Billy Zellner
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
A few years ago Dicky and I were standing in the Conway Memorial Hospital looking at an old aerial photograph of Conway. In the course of our conversation Dicky said "We built this City". We both laughed and I thought to myself that in a small way he was right. I grew up in a great town in a wonderful time surrounded by the best neighbors imaginable. I truly don't think I could have asked for it to be any better. Much love to you all.
Little Billy
Ann Peters
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Don,
We are so very sorry for your loss. I know how special brothers are, and I know how close you are to your brothers and sister. You have great friends, a wonderful family, and special memories to help you through these difficult days. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely, Ann and David
Virginia Lawrence
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
I really liked Dr. Hendrickson and missed him when he had to give up his practice. He will be remembered by all who knew him but we know he is in a better place now. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this sorrowful time.
Dorothy & Bill Duvall Sr
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Brought a joy and richness to group he participated in.
Jeannie Beene
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Prayers and thoughts at this most difficult time.
wandacollins
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
praying for family went school with him
Glenn & Patti Abbott
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Dear Annette,
We are so sorry to hear that Dicky has passed away. If there is absolutely anything that we can do for you please don't hesitate to call. We all know that Dicky is in a much better place and you will see him again when we all get to heaven. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I will give you a call in the next few days. My number is 413-7701 if you want to call.
We love you Annette, the Abbott's
Richard Robinson
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
I was saddened to hear of this loss. My parents absolutely loved and trusted Dr. Hendrickson. He will certainly be missed. Sympathies to the family during this difficult time.
Dan and Reta Kostecky
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dicky was a wonderful person and will truly be missed by everyone who knew him.
Diane Lucas
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
So sorry for your loss.
Tammy Fulmer
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
It is with a sad heart that I write this, Our son Ben use to camp out with Bailey, on Lollie Road and over at Bailey's Grandpa's on Donnel Ridge Road. Ben and Bailey were GREAT friends. My Thoughts and Prayers are with the family at this time of great sorrow. Bailey let us know if there is ANYTHING we can do. Bill and Tammy Fulmer
Linda Schaub
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Dear Annette,
I'll always cherish the wonderful memories from the trip to the Canadian Capital Cities in the summer of 2006. From the laughs and jokes on the long bus rides to the glorious day on the "Maid of the Mist" -- all joyous times that I will keep close to my heart. Having met both of you on this trip made it all that much more fun, and I am so very blessed to have had the chance to know both of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May God bless.
Linda
Liz Parker
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Annette and family,
I am so saddened, yet so very grateful to have known and worked with Dick. He will always be remembered.
May the Lord grant you Peace.
Liz Parker
Jimmy Ardiansyah
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
In out thought and prayer
Julie Huskey
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Bailey:
I am sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Phoebe Young
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Annette, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Love, Phoebe
RICHARD &BILLY YORK
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
FAMILY OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.
Linda Voss
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
My deepest sympathies to your family. An old friend, Linda
David and Janie Naylor
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
With great sadness, we extend our heartfelt condolences.
Clifford & Hazel
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Our prayers are with you. He will be missed and always be remember.
Linda Bennett
Monday, July 14, 2008
Dear Annette,
Together you have fought the good fight. I pray for strength and peace for you and your wonderful family.
My love,
Linda
Eric & Donna H
Monday, July 14, 2008
Annette, as I said tonight we love you and Dicky so much and it is a pleasure to be of servie to you on Thursday. The thing I remember tonight about Dicky is his beautiful smile. We're praying for peace and rest.
Love you
D
Butch ad Sue Siria
Monday, July 14, 2008
Please know how saddened we are about Dickie. He always had such a wonderful smile and so glad to see you. He will be so missed in this town of Conway, from those of us that have know him for a long time, to those of you who have only known him for a short while. Butch and Sue Siria
Don & Valerie Henderson
Monday, July 14, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill and Sandra Lamb
Monday, July 14, 2008
Annette and Family: Our love, prayers and thoughts are with all of you. What wonderful memories the "Back of the Bus Gang" have. Dicky is gone, but will never be forgotten! Love, Bill and Sandra
Kittie Aaron
Monday, July 14, 2008
Dr. Hendrickson was a great man. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Philip and Rosemary Doyle
Monday, July 14, 2008
We were so saddened to hear about Dickie. He will be truly missed by many. Myself, my wife, and my son have all been patients of his and could not have received better care anywhere.