| Ted Hendrix / RIP 14:46 - Oct 27 with 5297 views | Charlie1 |
Hi everyone,
Been a long time since I posted so for those who know / remember me, I hope you are all well.
My brother and I Dad, Ted Hendrix, who was a frequent poster and known to many on here over god knows how many years, passed away yesterday in the early hours. My mum, brother and I were all with him at the end. Candidly, he did suffer for a couple of weeks and it was a difficult period for us all, but the last few days he wasn’t suffering. He was content and comfortable despite the cancer.
Dad loved his club. His hero’s all played in the 60’s and 70’s when he was a kid growing up and causing mischief in west London.
A brief story. Fathers / mothers obviously introduce siblings to their football clubs (or mental torture if you support QPR). Dad took me to Loftus Road in 86 for my first game against Liverpool in the Milk cup semi final. No idea when he inflicted it on my younger brother!
I stopped going a few years back. Fell out of love with the game and found the Redknapp era awful ie players we signed and we lost sight of who we had become. In addition, my wife and I had a family which was my priority.
When we became aware that Dad may not have long left, I took my two girls to Loftus Road for the first time, against Preston last month. In the back of my mind I thought it would be a no brainer. Few away fans, easy win etc. At half time I had two bored kids, tired and thinking what on earth is this, two down and ten men on the pitch. There is something special about Loftus Road when the lights come on, and when there is something more, deeper meaning to it all. Sure enough, the second half was magical. I did tell my girls numerous times that supporting QPR is massive highs and lows (typically lows). They loved it.
The day after, they spent time with Dad for the last time (we didn’t know that at the time but I’m sure you can read between the lines re health deteriorating). Therein a conversation about QPR over the years and generations talking shop. And we gave him a program and A kick up the R’s. Somethings are meant to be.
I’m aware many of you have asked for updates and probably contacted Dad. My brother Paul and I want to thank you all for your thoughts, best wishes and friendship over the years. This message board meant a lot to him, especially the last few years as he had a few health issues.
Thanks again for the well wishes and support. Take care all.
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| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 17:42 - Oct 27 with 1134 views | Tonto |
RIP Ted.
You will be missed.
Glad the club gave you the send off you deserved in Saturday. |  |
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| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 17:42 - Oct 27 with 1133 views | Stanisgod |
RIP Ted, fantastic poster and I strongly suspect a fantastic person. |  |
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| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 17:48 - Oct 27 with 1063 views | OakR |
Ted was much loved on here, and someone everyone who posted here knew. He's going to be greatly missed.
A lovely post by you - wishing you and the family all the best at this time. |  |
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| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 17:52 - Oct 27 with 1038 views | Paddyhoops |
Deepest condolences to you and your family.
He was the father of this message board .
He will be sadly missed. 🤍💙🤍💙 | | | |
| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 17:57 - Oct 27 with 1001 views | Gus_iom |
Very moving words, Charlie.
RIP Ted, he will be much missed.
Wishing all his family strength at this sad time. | |
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| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 18:02 - Oct 27 with 977 views | paulparker |
Didn’t get to meet Ted but from reading his posts and agreeing with a lot he wrote and sometimes laughing at them I felt like I did , it does feel like losing one of your own
Hopefully he is at peace now
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| And Bowles is onside, Swinburne has come rushing out of his goal , what can Bowles do here , onto the left foot no, on to the right foot
That’s there that’s two, and that’s Bowles
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| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 18:24 - Oct 27 with 883 views | essextaxiboy |
RIP Ted, a real legend of LFW, whose posts were always measured and reflected the love he had for Rangers.
Thoughts with all of the family, look after yourselves.
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| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 18:34 - Oct 27 with 823 views | Northernr |
God that's so sad, even though we'd been told it was coming.
A man who's been on this site as long as this site existed. The man who named the bloody thing. Father of the house.
Ted had an amazing ability to say in five words what takes most of the rest of us 500. He'd cut straight through the crap, tell you what he thought, and he was right. Can you ever remember Ted Hendrix being wrong, on any issue really? A real bellwether for opinions on here so goodness knows what a terrific man and influence this must have been to have as a father Dave, and Paul. I'm so sorry for you both.
I loved hearing about the QPR of the past from him, and he saw (and saw through) so many of the chancers that came later. Watching him chasing Gareth Bale around the Lower Loft giving it the old 'fck off out of here'. The iconic photograph. Legend.
RIP Ted and very best to Dave, Paul and the family. This will never be the same place again without him.
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| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 18:36 - Oct 27 with 812 views | flynnbo |
So sorry for your and your family's loss Charlie. Ted was a lovely and loyal fan and character and one of his legacies is the naming of this site which was Ted's doing: "Loft For Words". RIP Ted, you'll be greatly missed. [Post edited 27 Oct 18:41]
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| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 18:39 - Oct 27 with 796 views | aston_hoop |
RIP Ted and condolences to David and Paul. I always looked out for his posts and I always felt I learned something from reading them. He will be missed. |  |
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| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 18:42 - Oct 27 with 780 views | terryb |
RIP Ted
Thank you Charlie (David), for keeping us informed & my sincere condolences to yourself & all of the family. Ted is now out of pain but he's definitely not out of our thoughts. | | | |
| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 18:53 - Oct 27 with 736 views | Bedford_R |
I first met Ted and yourself decades ago when I first started coming to Loftus Road in the early 2000's. A straight talker as many have already said.
Condolences to you and your family.
RIP, Ted. True QPR Supporting Legend. You Will Be Missed.
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| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 19:01 - Oct 27 with 680 views | Phildo |
so sorry to hear this rest in peace Ted and love to all of you Charlie. |  | | |
| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 19:12 - Oct 27 with 629 views | PhilmyRs |
Really sorry to hear this. Deepest condolences to you and your family Charlie. Always enjoyed reading Ted’s posts. A poster you felt like you knew. RIP Ted. | | | |
| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 19:12 - Oct 27 with 629 views | Hooparoo |
RIP Ted. One of the good guys. |  |
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| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 19:31 - Oct 27 with 555 views | Superhoops2808 |
I was looking through the advice thread for our NYC trip this week and as usual Ted had given his input. That was literally just a few weeks ago.
As I said in another thread, I met him a few times as the 'legendary Ted' at the Adelaide. I loved the blunt but not rude posts he often made. No time for fannying about, called a spade a spade.
Will be sorely missed and RIP Ted and thoughts and prayers with all your family  |  | | |
| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 19:40 - Oct 27 with 519 views | Dorse |
Rest easy Ted. |  |
| 'What do we want? We don't know! When do we want it? Now!' |
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| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 19:43 - Oct 27 with 502 views | Juzzie |
RIP Ted.
I never met him but felt I knew him. His love of QPR, football and his family knew no bounds.
In an era when social media has produced and given an audience to some truly awful people, he was one of the goods guys who helped keep faith that it can be a good place, at times. Down to earth and no nonsense.
He will be missed. |  | | |
| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 19:44 - Oct 27 with 501 views | ChrisNW6 |
R.I.P Ted and sending love to the family.
3 pages and counting in a few hours will hopefully show you what a popular respected man he was on this forum and at the games on match days. Never a right time to say goodbye but it sounds like a life well lived. | | | |
| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 20:01 - Oct 27 with 460 views | Hunterhoop |
RIP Ted.
Huge condolences, David (Charlie). All the best to you and your family in the coming days, weeks, and months. Heartwarming to hear your daughters were able to have some time talking to your Dad about QPR having just been. I hope some of his passion and been transferred over to them. |  | | |
| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 20:13 - Oct 27 with 416 views | Hooping_Mad |
My condolances to you all, won't be the same around here.
RIP Ted. X | |
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| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 20:30 - Oct 27 with 347 views | ScubaHoop |
Sorry for your loss. |  | | |
| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 20:33 - Oct 27 with 329 views | eastside_r |
It’s all been said but Ted was an absolute posting legend on LFW and the previous one.
I hope that you and your family can take some comfort in this difficult time. |  | | |
| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 21:05 - Oct 27 with 249 views | Logman |
So sorry to hear this. Congrats on a lovely tribute and I hope your daughters can continue the legacy in years to come. Condolences to you and your family. | | | |
| Ted Hendrix / RIP on 21:20 - Oct 27 with 183 views | DaBurgh |
RIP Ted And condolences to his family. His posts here always brought a little smile to my face. Didn't mince his words, but as has been said he was never rude or argumentative. We'll miss you Ted, God speed. |  |
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