Edward Hendricks

September 12, 1933 - September 15, 2019

Edward Elethaton Hendricks Sr. was born September 12, 1933 to Henderson N. Zula A. Hendricks Sr. in Inkster, Michigan. He was the third son of fifteen children. Edward was raised in a devout Christian home under the guidance of his parents. Whom faithfully gathered the family for weekly bible study and Sunday morning prayer meetings. They preceded him in death. Edward received Jesus Christ at age twelve and was baptized at Second Baptist Church of Inkster Michigan (known as Cathedral of Faith) He attended the Inkster Public School District where he graduated in 1953. That same year he started working for Ford Motor Company in Dearborn and the Melody Theater on the weekends. Where he met his future wife Della and bought her a bag of popcorn to break the ice. Since Della was still in school, he enlisted in the armed forces in 1954 and asked her to wait for him; in responds she said, "No promises". For two years, they corresponded with each other until his return in 1956. Where his troop was ordered to oversee the building of the Mackinac Island Bridge. In 1957 he returned to Ford Motor Company and married the love of his life, Della Watson; wife of 62 years. To this union was born two beautiful children, Edward Jr. and Linda. Together they brought them up in the nurturing and Christian home. Being an all-round dad, he would take the kids to the movies, sports events, traveling, boy scouts, photography and the building of the Mackinac Island Bridge. Whenever a child came around, they were considered a new addition. In 1990, after 36 years he retired from Ford Motor Company. Della stayed close by his side throughout his life and through his sickness, never forsaking him, never losing faith in God's ability to heal him. An actual Proverbs 31, wife. His service to his church included the Aaron & Hur Ministry (parking lot security) until illness prevented him from duties. Edward was the most compassionate, loving person to his wife and his family which spilled over to everyone he came in contact with. His character was above astonishing which was displayed all the time. Edward assisted both men and women as they parked their cars holding the door for the women, provided umbrellas when needed, as he would walk them from the parking lot to the door. A SWEET MAN WITH A HEART OF GOLD!!!! He leaves to cherish his wife Della, son Edward Jr., daughters, Linda (Drake) McCreary & Terrie Liggans. Grandchildren, Somal McCreary, Drake (Cristy) McCreary II, Cameka (Benjamin) Esters, Deboni (Brandon) Baker. Great grandchildren Parker & Even Peterson, Serenity Esters, DeShawn, DeVon & Derian Baker, DeMario McCreary, Emmitt McCreary, godchildren Clayburn Lewis Jr., Twan (Kamila) Graham, Felicia (Michael) Hale, Sydney Walker, Sabrea & Raydein Balkcom. Five sisters, Theresa, Dorothy, Charlene, Artelia, Nancy; three brothers, Ernest (Ida), Charles (Charlene), Melvin; Sister-in-laws Johnnie Mae (John), Pecolia (JD), Brother-in-law Elder G. Watson Sr. (Toni), Preceded him in death sisters; Florence, Vivian, Carolyn and brothers; Henderson, Freeman, Robert. An abundance of cousins, nieces, nephews' relatives and friends.