Rex Nolan Hendrix was born on July 1, 1942 in Livingston, Texas to Ady and Ruth Hendrix. He went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 14, 2026 in Lufkin, Texas at the age of 83.
He graduated from Big Sandy High School in 1960 and later graduated from Sam Houston State University.
Rex was a devoted man of God. As a faithful servant, he pastored Big Sandy Community Church for more than 20 years, dedicating his life to ministry and to serving those around him. Rex retired from Champion International, where he had worked for many years before turning his time and energy toward the things he loved most.
Rex found joy in life’s simple pleasures. He enjoyed collecting cast iron, repairing Farmall tractors, gardening, squirrel hunting, and spending time cowboying with Flynn Hendrix. Above all, Rex was a pillar of strength and faith within his family and community.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, but his legacy of faith, hard work, and devotion will live on in the hearts of those he leaves behind.
He is survived by his beloved with of 50 years Winnie Knight Hendrix; son, Floyd “Bo” Treadway and Tracy Mason; daughter, Mildred Smith and Robert; brother, Edwin Hendrix and Betty; grandchildren, Jere Warren and Natisha, Andy Treadway and Dylaney, Allen Treadway, Gared Vannoy, Mendy Fears and Jeffery, Wesley Smith and Amanda, Spencer Smith and Serena; and numerous great-grandchildren; as well as many other loved ones and a host of friends.
Rex is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Duff; and brother-in-law, Billy Duff.
A visitation for Rex will be held at noon, Friday, March 20, 2026 at Pace Funeral home in Livingston, Texas with a celebration of life to begin at 2 p.m. with Brother Mitchell Murphy officiating. Interment will follow at Big Sandy Cemetery in Livingston, Texas.
Please leave online condolences at www.pacefuneral.com.
