Billy Ray Hendricks, Kimberling City, MO, son of James and Marguerite (Choat) Hendricks, was born September 9, 1940 in Oklahoma.  He departed this life April 10, 2025, of a myocardial infraction in his home with wife, at the age of 84.

Bill graduate from Midwest City High School in Oklahoma in 1959, attended community College and enlisted in the United States of America Air Force in 1965.

Bill married Carol Joan Bell on October 3rd, 1965.  They lived in Marion Iowa area until they moved to Kimberling City, MO in 1979.  They had two sons, Justin Wade Hendricks born July 13, 1979 and died August 2, 1979 and Brion Wade Hendricks.

Bill worked for Collins Radio in Cedar Rapids IA, MFA Insurance, and started his own insurance agency in Marion Iowa. He was a private pilot with a instrument rating, commercial, and multi-engine rating.  He managed Horizons Flight Lines in Marion, IA operating a twin engine Aztec with STOL.

In 1979, Bill bought a John Deere dealership in Kimberling City, MO.  Bill sold the business and began an independent financial planner business until his death.

He enjoyed flying, hunting, gardening and building model airplanes that he loved to fly.  He piloted many great trips and vacations for his family and friends.  Including Expo 67 in Canada, fishing trips to Canada, trips to California, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Wisconsin, island hopping in Hawaii, and many others.

Bill was active in the Missouri Pilots Association and Rotary.  He hosted several international guests in his home and introduced them to Missouri.

Membership was held in the Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church Kimberling City, MO.

Billy is preceded  in death by his parents, James and Marguerite Hendricks, step dad Francis Reed, two sisters, aunts, uncles, and his first born son Justin Wade Hendricks.

He is survived by wife of 59 years, Carol Hendricks of Kimberling City, MO, son Brion Wade Hendricks, grandson Justin Ray Hendricks, brother in law Richard Schmeider and many nieces and nephews.

We can find a golden thread throughout the Bible where GOD uses the image of an Eagle to portray his Might and Power.  This includes his ability to protect his children like an eagle would protect it's young: Under the Wings of an Eagle.

Isaiah 40:31

But those who trust in the LORD will find new strength.

They will soar high on wings like eagles.

They will rest and not grow weary.

They will walk and not faint.

Psalm 91:4

He will cover you with his feathers.

He will shelter you with his wings.

His faithful promises are your armor and your protection.

Music:

On Eagle's Wings by Michael Joncas

Amazing Grace by John Newton

Sprit in the Sky by Norman Greenbaum

Bridge Over Troubled Water by Simon and Garfunkle

Creedence Clearwater Revival

No services are planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of the Stumpff Funeral Home, Kimberling City, MO.

Memorials can be made at your discretion to any Veteran organization, Stone County Salvation Army or Southern Missouri Red Cross.