Evatte M. Hendrick

December 25, 1922 - February 21, 2014

Evatte Markes "Pete" Hendrick went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 21, 2014, at home after a short illness. He was born on December 25, 1922 at Herndon, WV. He was the son of the late Okey and Pearl Graham Hendrick. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Janet Cook Hendrick, and a brother, Cecil Hendrick. Pete is survived by his two children, Jeanie Hendrick Graham and her husband, David and Mark Hendrick and his wife, Paula; grandchildren: Okey Hendrick, Mark Hendrick, Jacinda Graham Shrewsbury and her husband, Mickey, Amanda Graham Shrewsbury and Garrett Lambert and Rick Hendrick; great grandchildren, Hunter Lafferty, Dalton Lafferty, Christian Hendrick, Jillian Shrewsbury and Jace Shrewsbury. Pete worked for AEP for 28 years. He taught Industrial Electricity at the Wyoming County Vocational Technical and Career Center for 10 years. He taught mining electrical classes for Donnie Coleman @ Southern Safety until he was 85 years old. He was a Veteran of the US Navy during World War II. He was also a member of the Pineville Masonic Lodge #138 A.F. & A.M. Pete was an avid traveler with his family visiting sites such as Alaska, Tours out West, Australia and New Zealand, and Canada. Pete was a wonderful story teller all he needed was an audience. He often entertained family and friends with his wit and humor. Pete had a tremendous work ethic which lasted until he lost his sight. A celebration of Pete's life will be conducted on Monday, February 24, 2014 at 12 noon with Rev. Ronald Adkins officiating. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. Sunday, February 23, 2014 at Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens and one hour prior to services on Monday. Masonic Graveside Rites will be conducted by the Pineville Masonic Lodge #138 A.F. & A.M. Pallbearers will be members of the Pineville Masonic Lodge. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tankersleyfh.com. The family of Pete Hendrick is being cared for by Tankersley Funeral Home, Mullens.