Hendrick, Charles M.(Chuck), 86, beloved husband, father, grandfather, patriot, journalist and friend passed away after a brief illness on 29 August 2010. Chuck was born August 25, 1924, the youngest of eight children of Francis Goode and Marguerite Hendrick of Richmond, Virginia. He was a member of the 93rd Bombardment Squadron of the Army Air Corps with service in the Pacific during World War II. He graduated from the College of William and Mary with a Bachelors of Social Science. Chuck and family moved from the Richmond, VA area to Tampa, FL in 1953. He was a career journalist and noted investigative reporter for the Tampa Tribune for 27 years. Throughout his professional life he continually found the truth and provided that truth to the people through his investigation and capable writing abilities. He believed strongly in freedom of speech and sought to ensure that people received an objective view of the issues of the day.

His passions included spending time with his children, grand children and extended family, gardening, photographing and fishing. As a member of the Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program he touched the lives of many children.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years Audrey Young Hendrick, three sons Charles (Chuck Jr.) of Tampa, Fl, Steven Keith of Brandon (wife Annie), FL and Forrest Brian (LTC, USA, Ret.), (wife Brenda) of Huntsville, Al, grandchildren Audrey Hendrick Moore(husband Mickey), Shannon Jo Hendrick and Stephanie Hendrick.

A celebration of Chuck's life will occur at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 2, 2010. Family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. with services beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, voluntary donations may be made to the Florida Guardian Ad Litem Program www.flgal.org,