of Olive Branch, MS
August 7, 1933 - October 31, 2023
James Howard Hendon, 90, of Olive Branch, MS passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at the VA Hospital of Memphis. He was born on August 7, 1933 in Osceola, AR to John and Ollie (Bradford) Hendon. James served in the United States Air Force before beginning a career as an airplane mechanic for many major airlines. He was of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing, farming and working on cars.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Ozella Hendon; his parents; three brothers and two sisters.
Those left to cherish his memory are his bonus daughter, Leslie (Ken) Cardelli; granddaughter, Danielle Collins; great-grandson, Brantley Tomlin and a sister, Joann Harris.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, November 6, 2023 at Potters Cemetery in Lepanto, AR, officiated by Michael Gonzales.
Arrangements are under the care of Roller Farmers Union Funeral Home.
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4 Condolence(s)
Christine Heard Shoemake
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Today, February 27, 2024 is the first of my knowledge of James Hendon's passing in October of last year. He always attended the Keiser Reunion in June of each year. He did not come in 2023. My sister and missed him and wondered about him. I first knew about him through my sister, Shirley, as they were in the same HS graduating class until James left and went into the Air Force their Senior year. Then when I moved to Marion, AR I became friends with James sister. Bettye Jean Hendon Ward. James would come to visit his sister and her husband, Tommy and on occasion I would see him there. I got to know him because we knew some of the same people as he was from the same area I was raised and he knew my sister. I even went with Bettye once to see his wife Moe as they referred to her. James was always visiting family and going to a place he had bought near Hardy. He was a very friendly fella and I'm really sorry I was not aware of his death. He lived a long life. He was very good to his sister Bettye because she took care of their ageing Mother. To his daughter. I owe you the respect for he took care of your Mother and you. He cared for you very much and talked about you when I would see him at Bettye and Tommy's. I remember him as a kind and caring man. Sincerely, Chris Shoemake
Christine Heard Shoemake
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Today. February 27, 2024 is the first of my knowledge of James Hendon's passing. I knew him through my sister. He was in her HS class before their graduating as he went into the Air Go
DONNIE HAILE
Saturday, November 25, 2023
Today is 11/25 and I am so sorry that i didn't know of my good friend's passing until today.
We visited in person or had long conversations on the phone. He loved to talk about old times and so did I. We had many things in common.
Tracy R Hendon
Monday, November 6, 2023
James you were a great example of how to live life. Such a kind and humble man. I will miss you. Fly high and rest easy Uncle James. Hug Chuck and Aunt Bettye for me.
Much love, Tracy