Joseph "Joey" W. Hendricks, Jr., 53, of Mendota, passed away June 7, 2021 in his home.

Funeral services will be Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Rev. Susan Presley officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mendota. Visitation will be Friday from 4-7 p.m. in the funeral home.

Joey was born May 27, 1968 in Bolingbrook to Joseph W. and Margaret (Jones) Hendricks, Sr.

Joey worked for Ridley Feeds for over 20 years. He loved dogs, computer programming, and playing his guitars. He was a big fan of the band Iron Maiden.

He is survived by his father Joseph W. Hendricks, Sr. of Mendota; his mother Margaret Hendricks of Arkansas; his ex-wife Tammy Hensley; three daughters Amanda (Kevin) Spencer, Brittany Hendricks and Stephanie Hendricks all of Mendota; son Joseph W. Hendricks III of Mendota; sisters Lisa Smith of Savannah and Laura Jackson of Arkansas and 8 grandchildren Anthony, Breana, Katrina, Caidence, Riley, Skylar, Declan and Addilyn.

He was preceded in death by his dog Jake.

Memorials may be directed to the family.