By Cara Cowan Watts | Cherokee 411
Mar 30, 1945 – Sep 11, 2026
Claremore, OK
Cherokee Nation Citizen
Visitation for Vincent Hendricks will be on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at MMS-Payne Funeral Home from 2 PM to 7 PM, with family present to greet friends. Vincent passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at the age of 81.
Born on March 30, 1945, in Claremore, Oklahoma, to Eli and Peachie (Smith) Hendricks, Vincent attended schools in Claremore and graduated with the class of 1964. During high school, he excelled as a star football player and was the senior class reporter. Following graduation, Vincent enlisted in the US Army and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War.
His career as an electrician spanned many years, and he was a member of the Union International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers for over 37 years.
Vincent enjoyed hunting deer in his younger years, but his favorite pastime was fishing. He also loved coaching peewee baseball, in Claremore. Vincent cherished time with family and friends and was a natural comedian, often the life of the party. He also loved to dance and won several completions, and one with Wegie.
