John Andrew Hendricks, 41, of Statesville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, due to a sudden heart attack.

John was born in Statesville on November 2, 1982. He was the son of the late Tom and Becky Hendricks. He was a 2001 graduate of West Iredell High School and attended Mitchell Community College. John had previously worked for the Iredell County Sheriff’s Office, and he was currently working for CommScope.

John was a big kid at heart. He loved playing video games, building model kits, joking around, and painting Bob Ross-style. He had a big heart and was always willing to help anyone who needed something. He enjoyed grilling, spending time with his family and friends, and playing with his nieces and nephews and Finley.

John is survived by his partner, Jessica Lopez, and her children, Clara and Finley, of Lexington, N.C.; his sister, Lori Keister and husband Chad of Middleburg, Pa.; brothers, Tommy Hendricks Jr. and wife Rebekah of Weaverville, N.C., and Rick Hendricks of Statesville; nieces Alanna and Rachel Keister and Carter Hendricks; and nephews Taylor, Hunter, Parker, and Foster Hendricks.

A viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Troutman Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Calvary Community Church in Statesville.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gamers Outreach, a charity that empowers hospitalized children through video games, two things that were near and dear to John’s heart. Donations can be made at gamersoutreach.org.

Troutman Funeral Home is serving the family.