Curry Lockman Hendrix

Curry Lockman Hendrix, age 84, of Selmer, TN, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022, in Adamsville, TN. Mr. Hendrix was from Bethel Springs, TN, and was born on March 18, 1938 in Jackson, TN. Curry was the son of Curry Lee Hendrix and Minnie Marie (Agnew) Hendrix of Bethel Springs, TN.

Mr. Hendrix graduated from Bethel Springs High School in 1956 and later graduated from Bethel University in 1960 with a Bachelor of Education degree. He later graduated from the University of Ole Miss in 1964 with a Masters of Education plus Forty-Five (EdS).

Mr. Hendrix was a lifelong lover of Education, Travel, Trains and Teaching. His professional career spanned his lifetime as an educator. He began teaching in the McNairy County Education System in 1961 at Selmer High School and retired from McNairy Central High School in 1998. Over the span of his teaching career in the McNairy County School System, Curry taught and educated over 5,000 students, many of whom referred to him as their favorite teacher. He also taught for Jackson State Community College and the University of Tennessee at Martin until 2020, teaching and touching the lives of countless other students. His mathematical mind, sense of humor, quick wit, and excitement for learning was evident to anyone who knew him and qualified him as not only a one-of-a-kind teacher but a one of a kind human. He exemplified a positive attitude no matter the circumstance and expected that from his children.

He was a long-time member of the Mount Sharon Presbyterian Church and his love for the Lord was evident to all who knew him and he truly was a light unto the world.

Mr. Hendrix is survived by a large loving family to include his wife, Judy Carolyn Hendrix of Selmer, TN, daughter, Connie Janette Redmon (Barry) of Selmer, TN, son, Bradley Jay Hendrix (Laura) of Henderson, NV, and son, Jonathan Andrew Hendrix (Jeana) of Franklin, TN, and stepson, Greg Martin (Rachael) of Stantonville, TN. His nine grandchildren are Sara Beth Redmon, Tyler Redmon (Libby), Landon Redmon (Emily), Emily Belknap (Jeff), Dalton Hendrix, Catherine and Madeline Hendrix, Drew and Jake Martin along with two greats Evelyn and Charlotte Redmon. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the joy and pride of his life.

In addition, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jo Ann (Barham) Hendrix of Selmer, TN.

Memorials may be sent to: McNairy Central Math Department, 493 Highschool Rd., Selmer, TN 38375