Rev. Dr. Harold Hendrick, slipped away into Jesus arms Thursday evening December 23rd after a short illness, at the age of 86 years, 4 months and 17 days. Born in Liberty, MS, and raised in Jackson, MS, he was an only child who went on to higher education at Oklahoma Baptist, and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX. A gifted pastor for 27 years, his show Encounter made him a well known radio personality in St. Louis where he later became the Director of Public Relations for Bott Radio Network. His career with Bott spanned over 40 years.

He is survived by his wife, Joan (Thomas) Hendrick, with whom he shared over 60 love-filled years of marriage and raised 3 wonderful children, David Harold (Cortland), Stephen Thomas (Lori), and Karis LeAnn (Kevin) Burritt.

He loved and encouraged his many grandchildren: Moriah, Mckayla, Titus, Dawson and Mikah Hendrick; Andrew, Ashlyn (Mike) Jones, Avery (Phil) James, and Abigail Hendrick; Samantha, Savannah and Sterling Burritt, Jacob and Joshua Burritt.

He was the founder of Hendrick Ministries, which catalogs hundreds of hours of testimonies and supernatural acts of God at www.haroldhendrick.com. Leading in many evangelistic and ministry events throughout the years such as the 1999 Billy Graham Crusade, Rock the River with Franklin Graham, My Hope America, etc. he was known as a great networker of people across all denominational lines and races. He was prominent in talks and prayer events with a focus on reconciliation following the Michael Brown shooting and has been a resident of North County for over 40 years. He's served on multiple boards including Hannibal LaGrange University.

Most importantly, he loved Jesus with all his heart and spoke of Him constantly, sharing the hope that we can all have in our Lord and Savior Jesus. Likely the most positive person you would have ever met, he was a great encourager and leaves a legacy that his family will continue to honor and transfer to all around them. He is not here, but still he lives, and is survived by the thousands of lives he touched in the time he had here. He will be dearly missed by all. "Well done thy good and faithful servant." Matthew 25:21 (NKJV)

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be sent to: Hendrick Ministries, 6752 Mignon Dr., St. Louis, MO 63033,