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James Henry "Jim" Hendricks, 84 of Virden, IL passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield.

Jim was born in Chicago, IL on November 10, 1937 a son of Joseph H. and Elinor C. (Heuser) Hendricks. He graduated from Virden High School in 1955 and from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1959. Jim met his wife Margaret Eleanor DeLassus while at SICU and they were married in 1960.

Jim is survived by his wife, Margaret Eleanor (DeLassus) Hendricks, three children Amy M. (Roger) Cacciatori of Virden, Jamie J. Hendricks of Virden and Becky J. Hendricks of Chatham; grandchildren Matt Eskew of Springfield and Meghan (Zane) Richardson of Pesotum, IL; great grandson Cole Eskew; sister Judy (Ken) MacMurdo of Southport, NC; brother Jeff (Judy) Hendricks of Virden and several nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents and brother Joe Hendricks.

Jim was deeply involved in the Virden community since taking over the family business, Hendricks Home Furnishings in Virden in 1962. Jim is remembered for his love of the business, his family and his interest in getting to know community members and customers from all over Central Illinois. During his lifetime he was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church Parish in Virden, served on the Virden Chamber of Commerce, First National Bank Board, Virden Cemetery Board and the Virden School Board. Other interests included love of his Country, current events, politics, fishing and gardening.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father James Palakudy officiating. Burial will follow at Virden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM with a Rosary Prayer Service at 6:00 PM, Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at Airsman & Calvert Funeral Homes, Virden.

Memorials are suggested and may be given to Benld Adopt a Pet, Benld, IL at benldadoptapet.org and will also be received by Airsman & Calvert Funeral Home in Virden who is honored to be caring for Jim's family.