Wilson Warren Hendricks

On April 29, 2020, loving husband and father, Wilson W. “Bill” Hendricks, III, of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Alabama and raised in Gainesville, FL, where he graduated from Gainesville High School (GHS) and studied finance at The University of Florida (UF). Bill was known for his quick wit and adaptability. He was an entrepreneur by heart, building camper vans, homes, and apartments, and becoming very successful at an early age. He was a pioneer, setting up the first voice over data through satellite telecommunication. He also worked for KPMG as their Director of Communications and Content of their Asian Pacific Region and was Operations Director for the Department of Homeland Securities/Transportation Security Authority TWIC Program in Washington, DC. His diverse career sent him to many places; he lived in London, China, Thailand, and Hong Kong. Bill was an avid sports fan and outdoorsman. At GHS, Bill was an All-American football player and loved UF college football as a big Gator fan. He also loved boating along with sport fishing, scuba diving, and lobstering in the Keys. He enjoyed camping, cattle ranching, and owned the Feed & Seed farm supply in Williston. He also was an avid hunter and a lover of all animals and nature. As a world traveler, Bill enjoyed experiencing different cultures and immersing himself. He could eat anything placed in front of him and enjoyed food and cuisines with a jolly smile. He had a zest for life and lived with childlike humor and enthusiasm. His charm and charisma inspired people and brought him many lasting relationships. Bill was a family man; he loved God and his family above all else, and he would do anything for them. Bill is survived by his wife of 28 years, Maria Hendricks; daughters, Mary Ann Hendricks Forde (Paul), Carolyn Hendricks Mathies (Doug), and Chynna Hendricks; grandchildren, Brendan Matthew Forde, Dylan James Forde, Payton Gracy Mathies and Sarah Ann Mathies; brother, John Hendricks and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Elizabeth and Wilson W. Hendricks, Jr. and siblings, Tom and Milne. A private graveside service at Evergreen Cemetery in St. Augustine will be held on Tuesday, May 5th at 11 AM. A celebration of life will be held from 2-4 pm Tuesday May 5th at the families home, 224 N Mill View Way, Ponte Vedra, Florida 32082. In keeping with the CDC Coronavirus guidelines we ask that families with a surnames beginning with letters A-M come between 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and families with surnames beginning with letters N-Z come between 3:00 to 4:00 pm. If you are at high risk or feeling ill, please stay home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Community Hospice, https://www.communityhospice.com/give/ St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Wilson Warren Hendricks

October 19, 1942 - April 29, 2020