David R. Hendrix

David R. "Buffalo Dave" Hendrix - Passed away peacefully at his Petaluma home on June 20, 2011. Survived by his sons; Gregory and Dustin Hendrix, granddaughter; Kayla Hendrix, sister; Judy Nunes (Ernie), nephew; Michael Turner (Adrienne), nieces; Amy Luiz (Eric), Karen Hermsmyer (Marc), great nephews; Cole and Braiden Turner, Tyler Hermsmyer, and great nieces; Hannah and Ava Luiz. Preceding him in death were his parents; Richard and Marjorie Hendrix and his loving nephew Brian David Turner. A Visitation will be held on Monday, June 27, 2011 from 2:00 P.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M. with a Celebration of Life at 6:00 p.m. at PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma. Memorial contributions may be made to Lucille Packard Childrenâ??s Hospital, 400 Hamilton Ave., Suite 340, Stanford CA, 94301 or to your favorite charity. Buffalo Dave was born, reared and educated in Petaluma, graduating from PHS in 1967. He worked for PG&E, Mare Island Naval Shipyard and worked his last 23 years for the City of Petaluma Public Works and Maintenance Dept. Dave was to retire on June 24, 2011. For years he cut and sold firewood around the So. Co. area. He always seemed the happiest when he was able to cut wood.