Gale E. Hendricks

He grew up in Rockwell City, Iowa, and in the 6th grade he met his childhood sweetheart. Gale graduated in 1964 and enlisted in the United States Navy in 1965. After serving honorably for four years, he remained in Jacksonville, Florida. Gale worked for Southern Bell and in 1981 had a daughter (Amy Anne Hendricks). In 2006, he married his high school sweetheart (Jean Powell Hendricks). Gale’s absolute passion was anything car related. He loved racing his sprint car, repairing and restoring classic cars, spending his time in the garage. Gale’s number one supporters were his loving wife, Jeanne; and his family. Not only supporting him at Saturday morning car shows, but also acting as his pit crew during his sprint car races. In between racing and working on cars, Gale loved spending time with his family and friends. He loved sharing stories and joking around. Gale had never met a stranger. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Gale is survived by his loving wife, Jeanne Powell-Hendricks; daughter, Amy Anne (Chad) Hendricks-Wellborn; son, Richard “Tony” A. Roese; grandchildren, Jaydyn Elizabeth Wellborn, Taylor Roese, Morgan Roese, and Drake Roese.

Visitation will be held from 9:00-10:30 am on Saturday, September 29, 2018 in Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home of Mandarin. The Funeral Service will begin at 10:30 am, followed immediately by the Graveside Service at Mandarin Cemetery, Mandarin Road, Jacksonville, FL 32223.

Per the family’s request, those who own classic cars are encouraged to bring them to the funeral service for “Gale’s Car Show”.

Arrangements by HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME OF MANDARIN, 11801 San Jose Blvd. Jacksonville, FL 32223. www.hgmandarin.com (904) 288-0025.