Charles Hendrix, 75 of Oak Harbor, died Feb. 28, 2009, in Coupeville. He was born Jan. 12, 1934, in Paradise, Calif., to Benjamin Franklin and Nellie (Phillips) Hendrix.

On Dec. 2, 1961, Charles married Marian Michel in Reno, Nev.

Charles served in the United States Army and the United States Air Force, retiring from the Air Force with the rank of master sergeant on Sept. 30, 1973. Following his retirement, he worked as a mechanic for Boeing, retiring in 1993. Charles and Marian moved to the island from Spokane in 2001.

Survivors include his wife Marian of Oak Harbor; five children; 11 grandchildren; and one sister.

There will be no services at this time. Burley Funeral Chapel in Oak Harbor has been entrusted with arrangements.