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Joseph "Papa Joe" “Papa Joe” Hendrick Jr.

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Birth	:	29 Oct 1919 Palmer Springs, Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	14 Jul 2004 Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josephs Cemetery, Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8488998, -91.4021988
Description	:	"Papa Joe" Hendrick was the patriarch of the Hendrick's Motorsports family. ∼JOSEPH R. HENDRICK, Jr, 84, July 14. Memorial 1 p.m., Saturday, Central Church of God. Arrangements by Lowe Funeral Home. AFTER FIGHTING A COURAGEOUS BATTLE WITH CANCER OVER THE PAST SIX MONTHS, Joseph R. Hendrick Jr. passed away the evening of Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was 84. Born on Oct. 29, 1919 in Palmer Springs, Va., "Papa Joe" grew up in the nearby town of South Hill, where he learned the farming industry and developed a great passion for the... Read More	"Papa Joe" Hendrick was the patriarch of the Hendrick's Motorsports family. ∼JOSEPH R. HENDRICK, Jr, 84, July 14. Memorial 1 p.m., Saturday, Central Church of God. Arrangements by Lowe Funeral Home. AFTER FIGHTING A COURAGEOUS BATTLE WITH CANCER OVER THE PAST SIX MONTHS, Joseph R. Hendrick Jr. passed away the evening of Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was 84. Born on Oct. 29, 1919 in Palmer Springs, Va., "Papa Joe" grew up in the nearby town of South Hill, where he learned the farming industry and developed a great passion for the sport of auto racing before proudly serving his country in World War II. As a flight engineer and gunner in the Air Force, his plane was downed on two different occasions before he returned home a decorated veteran. Always dedicated and determined, Papa Joe raised soybeans, cotton, corn and cattle on his 500 acres of southern Virginia land during the day, and then worked as a supervisor at Burlington Mills in the evenings. At the same time, his love for auto racing flourished as he partnered with longtime friend Frank Edwards to win races throughout the state of Virginia at tracks like South Boston, Martinsville and Richmond. Upon his retirement from farming in 1979, he moved to Charlotte to work with his two sons, Rick and John, in the retail automobile business at City Chevrolet. In 1984, Rick founded Hendrick Motorsports, where Papa Joe soon became a fixture and, in turn, one of racing's most beloved personalities. His contributions were instrumental in nine NASCAR championships and more than 100 victories, making HMS one of the most successful organizations in the sport's history. He most recently co-owned the No. 25 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series team and the No. 5 NASCAR Busch Series team with his grandson, Ricky Hendrick, while spearheading the company's day-to-day show-car operations. In June, Gov. Mike Easley presented Papa Joe and his wife, Mary, with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine -- the state of North Carolina's highest honor bestowed on a citizen for dedication and extended length of service to his or her organization. Papa Joe is survived by his wife and best friend, Mary; sons, Rick and John; grandchildren, Lynn, Ricky, Alesha, Jennifer and Kimberly; and great grandchildren, Kate, Jocelyn and Joseph. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. on Saturday and will be immediately followed by a 1 p.m. memorial service at the Central Church of God, 5301 Sardis Rd., Charlotte, NC 28270. For friends and family in Virginia, a Sunday graveside service will be held at Union Chapel Methodist Church in Palmer Springs at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Nazareth Children's Home, P.O. Box 1438, Rockwell, NC 28138, or the Papa Joe Hendrick Fund, care of the Hendrick Marrow Program, 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28262.

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Where is Joseph "Papa Joe" “Papa Joe” Hendrick Jr.'s memorial?
Joseph "Papa Joe" “Papa Joe” Hendrick Jr.'s memorial is located at: Saint Josephs Cemetery, Elkader, Clayton County, USA.
When did Joseph "Papa Joe" “Papa Joe” Hendrick Jr. death?
Joseph "Papa Joe" “Papa Joe” Hendrick Jr. death on 14 Jul 2004 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Joseph "Papa Joe" “Papa Joe” Hendrick Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 42.8488998
Longitude: -91.4021988

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Riddick Hendrick

(1885 - 1969)

Kate Wilson Hendrick

(1887 - 1972)

Spouse

Mary “Miss Mary” Tucker Hendrick

(1923 - 2011)

Siblings

Children

John Lewis Hendrick

(1951 - 2004)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8488998, -91.4021988

2. Elkader Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8541718, -91.4000015

3. Hartman Cemetery
Cox Creek Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8155360, -91.3880840

4. Colony Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Read Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8830000, -91.3580000

5. Dohrer Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8124846, -91.4584734

6. County Home Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8916702, -91.3499985

7. Cords Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7973308, -91.4377662

8. Meenan Cemetery
Communia, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7999862, -91.3584693

9. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3249969

10. Clayton Center Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3225021

11. Communia Cemetery
Volga Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7868996, -91.3630981

12. Watkins Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7833180, -91.4584733

13. Patterson Pioneer Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9216000, -91.4489000

14. Mederville Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7638893, -91.4194412

15. Clark Family Cemetery
Beulah, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9166505, -91.4751415

16. Norway Lutheran Church Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9352798, -91.4302826

17. Weymouth Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9278799, -91.4583559

18. Krumm Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7913760, -91.3023559

19. Blanchaine Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7676210, -91.3389040

20. Eberhard Cemetery
Littleport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7583201, -91.3418020

21. Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery
Farmersburg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9481010, -91.3700027

22. Cook Family Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

23. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
Highland Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000

24. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Littleport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7425003, -91.3747025