Derald Wesley Henderson, 64, of Decatur, IL passed away at 1:30 a.m. on Friday (Sept. 3, 2010) in Aspen Ridge Care Centre.
Graveside services will be 12:30 p.m. Friday (Sept. 10, 2010) in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Thursday (Sept. 9, 2010) at Dawson & Wikoff North Chapel. Casual attire is requested by the family. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Mr. Henderson was born on July 26, 1946 in Decatur, IL, the son of Elza and Jackie (Enloe) Henderson. He received an Associate Degree in Drafting, an Associate Degree in Computerized Drafting and was a Master Barber. He was a member of Glad Tiding Assembly of God. He was an avid ham radio and CB radio operator, on the radio Derald was known as Papa D. He married Vivian I. Phillips, they divorced. He later married Carol K. (Klukis) Cotner on February 29, 1976.
Surviving is his wife: Carol K. Henderson of Maroa, IL; step mother: Joanne Henderson of Elwin, IL; children: Kimberly Susan (Henderson) Praven of Los Angeles, CA, Paula Sue (Cotner) Barry of Decatur, IL, Lola Dianne (Cotner) Peck and her husband Gregory of Temecula, CA, David M. Cotner of Phoenix, AZ; brothers: Ron Henderson, Larry Henderson, Randy Henderson, Terry Henderson; sister: Brenda Jump; grandchildren: Shannon, Bre Anna, Stephanie, Christopher, Erika, Jeffrey, Amanda, Chelsea, Ashlea; great grandson: Royce; several nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two grandsons: Alex and Travis, mother-in-law and father-in-law: Charles and Pauline Klukis.
Grandpa's Poem
Up above in a sky so blue,
A place where everything is true.
You fly and watch upon us all,
By God's grace you can no longer fall.
Strawberry shakes and computer galore,
Heaven has everything in store.
The gates opened just for him,
A new born Angel without sin.
Today I shed tears,
Although I have no fears.
We will meet again someday,
The day when I decide to just go away.
Until then,
Rest in Peace my friend.
Written by Bre Anna Williams (Granddaughter)
September 3, 2010
ùltimos Memoriais
Wow, I remember going to see ET also. It was such a great time. All of our families. I also remember you coming in the camper and visiting. It makes you wish you never had to grow up. Dad was never a stepdad to us, always a father, and that will be with me forever.
I will always cherish the times you would come to visit us and the funny stories you would tell. I will never forget the time we came to visit and we all went and saw ET. You will forever be in our hearts. You will be greatly missed. Love you forever.
Últimas Condolências
| Cecilia Bourguet |
My deepest condolences |
January 3, 2015 |
My condolences, as feelings of pain and bitterness become unbearable. It is my desire to convey a comforting thought based on the Holy Scriptures
John 5:28 "Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out."
This passage speaks of the resurrection of our loved ones. It is not God's plan to see us suffer and die, so He extends the following invitation to us: "Come near to God and He will draw near to you" (James 4:8)
Please go to the following link to obtain more information regarding the Hope expressed in this passage and again we are sorry for your loss.
http://www.jw.org
| Deborah Jaco |
Niece |
September 8, 2010 |
You will be greatly missed. I will always cherish the wonderful memories of spending time with you. Love you Uncle Derald forever and always.
| Erika Peck |
Granddaughter |
September 8, 2010 |
Grampy.
I miss you so much, I wish I woud have seen you before you passed, but I know that now youre in a much better place, and I know that one day I'll see you again. I love you Grampy!
