Franklin Eugene Hendricks

June 1, 1947 - February 9, 2020

Franklin Eugene Hendricks, age 72 of 110 East Cheek Street, Sparta, NC passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at his residence. He was born June 1, 1947 in Norfolk County, Virginia to the late Willis Franklin “Frank” and Josephine Hue Dulgher Hendricks. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Roy Joseph Hendricks; his stepmother, Virginia Perry Hendricks. Franklin was a loving husband, father, grandfather and good provider for his family making sure all their needs were met. He enjoyed living here in the mountains. He is survived by his wife, Sheryl Lee Crouse Hendricks of the home; two sons, John Franklin Hendricks and wife Chris of Jacksonville, FL, Michael Hendricks of Sparta; two grandchildren, Justin Hendricks of Sparta and Amber Hendricks of Lake City, FL; two step-granddaughters, Toni Mullins and husband Robby, Tanya Smallwood and husband Damien all of Jacksonville, FL; one sister, Bonnie Lou Graas and husband John of Kelseyville, CA; four step-brothers, Ronnie L. Perry and wife Lisa of Morehead City, Dennie S. Perry and wife Ann of Ennice, James Reggie Perry and Debbie of Climax, Edward Allen Perry of Jacksonville, FL; one step-sister, LouAnn P. Roberts and husband Freddie of State Road; several nieces and nephews also survive. A Ceremonial Tribute Service for Franklin will be held Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of Grandview Memorial Funeral Home with Elder Doug Hawks officiating. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home and other times at the residence. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Medi-Home Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675. The family would like to extend special thanks to Alleghany County EMS and Medi-Home Hospice of Alleghany. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is proudly serving the Hendricks family and if you wish, online condolences may be submitted to the family at www.grandviewfuneralhome.com.