Russell “Dave” Hendrix, 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.

Son of the late David Hendrix and Ireland Miller (nee Dalton). Beloved husband of 60 years to Aleen Hendrix (nee Struckel); dear father of Geri (Mark) Hirsch, Steven (Jenifer) Hendrix and Todd Hendrix; dear brother of Joan (Roy) Lemley, the late Jimmie and Donald Hendrix; dear brother-in-law of Carol (James) Lepper, Charlotte (Jon) Harris, the late Lela Hendrix and Rosalie Stelmach; beloved grandfather of Jeffrey (Maureen ) Hirsch, Kyle (Sarah) Hirsch and David Hendrix; great-grandfather to Henry Hirsch; dear uncle, cousin, son-in-law, nephew, great-uncle and friend to so many.

He loved and cherished his family and friends, his dog Buddy and the St Louis Cardinals. He served in the Air National Guard, stationed at Lackland Air Force Base and Jefferson Barracks.

Services: visitation on Saturday, January 20, 9:30 a.m. until church service at 11:30 a.m. at St Paul’s United Church of Christ, 5508 Telegraph Rd, 63129. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Paul’s United Church of Christ appreciated.