Ayden Jerald Hendricks, age 16, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Friday, December 30, 2022, in Arkadelphia.

He was born September 29, 2006, in Little Rock, the son of Angelique Dianne Hendricks. Ayden attended Arkadelphia High School and he enjoyed watching all sports in his free time.

He was preceded in death by his mother.

Ayden is survived by his grandmother, Karen McElya of Arkadelphia; his grandfather, Richard McElya of Memphis; his great-grandmother, Dianne Burgess of Monticello; and his aunt, Sheila Hollis of Arkadelphia.

A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, January 6, at The Pentecostal Church of Arkadelphia with Bro. Richard Price officiating.

Memorials may be made to The Pentecostal Church, 2711 Country Club Rd, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.