James Donald Hendrick, of Bowling Green, Kentucky went peacefully to meet his Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at his residence. He was 79 years old. The Warren County native was a son of the late Elmore and Vera Mae Bunch Hendrick. He is preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Hendrick; a nephew, Russell Smith; two brothers-in-law, Carl Smith and Chuck Massey.

Donald was a business owner of Johnson Welding Company, a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, Oakland Masonic Lodge #563, a Shriner, and Tennessee Walking Horse Association.

He is survived by his brother, Tommy Hendrick (Pat); two sisters, Betty Jo Smith and Judy Massey; two nieces, Carla Murphy (Keith) and Darcee Catalanotto (Gary); two nephews, Patrick Hendrick and Richard Smith; several great nieces and nephews; his companion of 25 years, Shirley Elkins; and James Ward whom he considered a son.

The funeral service was held Wednesday, September 18th at Hardy & Son Funeral Home in the Bowling Green Chapel with burial following at Bethel Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Bethel Cemetery or Hosparus Barren River. The Scoop sends our warmest thoughts and prayers to the Hendrick Family.