James Elliott “Jim” Hendrix died peacefully on October 21, 2026.
Jim graduated from Greenville High School in 1961 and graduated from The Citadel in 1965. Jim served as a captain in the US Army during Vietnam. He worked his entire career as an electrical engineer for DuPont in Brevard, NC.
Jim was an active member of First United Methodist Church, Hendersonville for more than 50 years. He participated in more than 10 international mission trips, volunteered with Habitat for Humanity, and several other local organizations. He was an avid golfer and loved wood working in his spare time. One of his favorite activities was supporting his grandchildren in their many athletic competitions.
He is survived by his beloved wife of more than 60 years, Jane Melton Hendrix; his children, Jackie Evatt, Julie Rogers, and Jan Strandkvist, who began as an exchange student and later became a son to Jim; his Grandchildren, Alan Evatt, Betsy Evatt Martin, Caroline Evatt, Kyle Rogers, and Elliott Rogers; his brother, John Hendrix (Becky Hendrix).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Elizabeth Hendrix.
A service will be held at First United Methodist Church, Hendersonville on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity or First United Methodist Church, Hendersonville.