Mr. John Wayne Hendrix, of Dyersburg, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at his residence. Wayne was born June 29, 1944 to the late L.M. & Marjorie Hendrix. He was a life-long lover of horses. He was the owner of Wayne Hendrix Training Stables for many years. He enjoyed breeding, training, pleasure riding at the Dyersburg and Newbern Saddle clubs and competing in local rodeo events including bull riding and barrel racing. He worked many years as a carpenter, loved woodworking, and also was an avid coon hunter. He was always devoted to any activity his family was involved in.

Wayne is survived by his daughter, Lisa Carol Sipes, and was lovingly known as "Papaw" by his grandchildren, Cody Hendrix, Jenna Wooten & Holly Sipes, and his great grandchildren, GraceLynn Morgan, Marley Rose Wooten, Maci Beth Wooten and Mason Wooten, expected in January and also leaves his brother, Gene Larry Hendrix, His half-brother, Lee Daniels. Wayne also is survived by his companion, Mary Turnbo, her daughters, Gail Waller & Lorraine Rohleder and also family friend, Angie Meadows. He was preceded in death by his wife, Venda (Brenda) Hendrix; his parents and a sister, Joy Ann Pearson.

The family will receive visitors at Dyersburg Funeral Home on Monday, Dec. 26, 2022 from Noon until 2:00. Funeral services will be held in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. with interment to follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens.