Max William Hendley

Max William Hendley, born August 28, 1950, in McDowell County, passed away on October 26, 2026.

Mr. Hendley will be remembered as an avid farmer and as a devoted man of God. His faith was a guiding force throughout his life. He was a member of Old Fort Church of God, where he served on the Pastor’s Council and as a Sunday school teacher, and he was widely known as a prayer warrior. He was also a devoted husband, and that devotion was a defining part of the life he lived.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce “Lanie” Noblitt Hendley; one daughter Jennie Lonon. He also leaves his sister, Sharon McClure; his brother, Terry Hendley, and Terry’s wife, Delores; and his grandchildren, Taylor Ezell and Hunter Ezell; nephew Kyle McClure; nieces Kristi Lawing, Nova Effler, Dana McMahan and Carla Ellis. Also surviving is Luke Davis and Mason Davis who he thought of as his grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Hendley; his mother, Marion Nova “Tootsie” Thompson Hendley; his sister, Sherry Burnette; and his brothers-in-law, Al Burnette and Don McClure.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on October 28, 2026, at Cherry Springs Memorial Park, Old Fort, 6 Bull Walker Rd, Old Fort, NC 28762.

Max William Hendley’s life was marked by faith, service, hard work, and love for his family. He will be remembered with deep respect and lasting affection.

A separate celebration of life will be held at a later date.