Olen Hendrix

Olen Hendrix was a businessman, banker, and state legislator in Arkansas. He served in the Arkansas Senate from 1959–1982. He served as President of the Arkansas Senate in 1971.
He was born in Pike [County, Arkansas]. He was one of two owners of Magnolia [Manor (Arkadelphia, Arkansas)|Magnolia Manor] in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. He was educated up to the 8th grade.
He served on the Harding University Board of Trustees. He received an honorary degree from the university. A building at the university is named for him.
He married Carmen Cornish in 1929 and they had four children including Gerald Hendrix, who served in the Arkansas [House of Representatives].
He is buried at the Antoine Cemetery.