Rev Charles Thomas “Charlie” Hendricks

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Rev Charles Thomas “Charlie” Hendricks

Birth
Tattnall County, Georgia, USA
Death
4 Jun 1965 (aged 61)
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Burial
Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach City, Virginia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Last Supper, Section B, Lot 276, Space 4
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Charles "Charlie" Thomas Hendricks, b. 10 OCT 1903, d. 04 JUN 1965, married Edna Loree Bowen on 15 Sep 1927, in Bulloch County, Georgia. They moved to Norfolk, Virginia. The Fellowship Baptist Church was founded in 1957 under the leadership of Rev. Charles Thomas Hendricks. At the beginning the church was named First Evangelical Church and met in Hope Chapel in Norfolk, Virginia. Shortly thereafter, the services were moved to the Esterbrook Community Center with prayer meetings being held in the pastor’s home. Rev. Hendricks had purchased land in the Glenrock section of Norfolk for the purpose of building a home. He prayed and ask for guidance, then he was lead to give a portion of this property to build a new Church. With the help of all, the new building was completed. Some of those same folks who helped to build the Church are still members there. Rev. Hendricks served the Lord as pastor for nine years, and many outstanding things about his life and ministry have been noted. His special care for those sick and his love of prayer are remembered best. Those who knew him will never forget his contributions to his Church and community.

Edna and Rev. Charlie Hendricks had two children that survived to maturity:

1. Tommy Lee Hendricks (1934-1984)
2. Alice Marie Hendricks (1937-2018).

This biography written by William Kenneth Bowen, nephew of the Reverend's wife, grandson of Alfred Jackson Bowen, SR., son of Alfred Jackson Bowen, Jr., Tuesday, March 17, 2015 5:07 PM - THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS AND WILL BE UPDATED AFTER INFORMATION IS RECEIVED FROM HIS DIRECT DESCENDANTS. Last update 20 SEP 2018.

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Charles "Charlie" Thomas Hendricks, b. 10 OCT 1903, d. 04 JUN 1965, married Edna Loree Bowen on 15 Sep 1927, in Bulloch County, Georgia. They moved to Norfolk, Virginia. The Fellowship Baptist Church was founded in 1957 under the leadership of Rev. Charles Thomas Hendricks. At the beginning the church was named First Evangelical Church and met in Hope Chapel in Norfolk, Virginia. Shortly thereafter, the services were moved to the Esterbrook Community Center with prayer meetings being held in the pastor’s home. Rev. Hendricks had purchased land in the Glenrock section of Norfolk for the purpose of building a home. He prayed and ask for guidance, then he was lead to give a portion of this property to build a new Church. With the help of all, the new building was completed. Some of those same folks who helped to build the Church are still members there. Rev. Hendricks served the Lord as pastor for nine years, and many outstanding things about his life and ministry have been noted. His special care for those sick and his love of prayer are remembered best. Those who knew him will never forget his contributions to his Church and community.

Edna and Rev. Charlie Hendricks had two children that survived to maturity:

1. Tommy Lee Hendricks (1934-1984)
2. Alice Marie Hendricks (1937-2018).

This biography written by William Kenneth Bowen, nephew of the Reverend's wife, grandson of Alfred Jackson Bowen, SR., son of Alfred Jackson Bowen, Jr., Tuesday, March 17, 2015 5:07 PM - THIS IS A WORK IN PROGRESS AND WILL BE UPDATED AFTER INFORMATION IS RECEIVED FROM HIS DIRECT DESCENDANTS. Last update 20 SEP 2018.

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