For 35 years, Gary Hendrick slowly built his savings as he worked on the line at the GM Plant in Flint. By the time of his death, he had more than a million dollars saved.
According to a report by WJRT-TV in Flint, Hendrick was a quiet man - and nobody in his life knew the truth - that he was a millionaire. The truth came out when Gary passed away last year. And when the will was opened, everyone learned he had assets worth more than a million dollars.
The will was very clear. With no family, Hendrick wanted his $1.1 million fortune to be split between two children's charities -- the Make A Wish Foundation and St. Jude Children's Hospital.
$563,275 to each charity.
WJRT reports Gary's friends - who never knew his secret - say they are proud to have known him and aren't surprised that his final wish was to do something to help the community.
