Paul D. Hendrickson

Paul David Hendrickson, 81, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday August 13, 2024 at MHP Medical Center.

He was born July 17, 1943 in Shelbyville, IN.  to Walter Hendrickson and Etta (Rush) Hendrickson.

Paul graduated from Shelbyville High School with the class of 1961.  He then went onto graduating from Barber College in Indianapolis right after high school.  Paul was a member of Hopes Point Baptist Church.  He was a prolific artist and was extremely creative with all his artwork.  He served as Past President of Southside Art League in Indianapolis for 2 years and was a member since 1969.  Paul was also a member of the Brown County Craft Guild, as well as, SAGA here in Shelbyville.  He was an avid baseball card and stamp collector.  He also had a love for sports, especially watching the Cubs and Reds play.  He was a lover of all types of music from traditional gospel to new age pop hits.  Family was the most important to Paul and he cherished the times spent with his wife on the beaches of Lido Key Florida.

He married Cathy (Coleman) Hendrickson on July 24, 1965 and she survives.

Paul is also survived by his son, Todd Hendrickson (Leslie Benson); his daughter, Leigh Ann Vorhies (Jeff Ripley) and his son, Phillip (wife, Angie) Hendrickson; his grandchildren, Kristofer, Jessica, Brooke, Casey, Alexandria and Ross; his great-grandchildren, Kacen, Kyler, Stella, Trace, Ava, Emery, Daxton and Grayson; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 sisters and 1 brother.

Visitation will be Friday, August 16, 2024 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service, 703 S. Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176.

Funeral services will follow at 5 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Greg Albert officiating.

Funeral Directors, Greg Parks, Sheila Parks and Stuart Parks are honored to serve Paul's family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com.