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FRANKLIN - Ray A. Henderson, 21, died Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012, at Chilton Memorial Hospital in Pequannock Township due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Ray, son of Ray and Barbara (Downes) Henderson, was born in Staten Island, N.Y., March 7, 1991. He had resided in Franklin for the past 19 years.

Ray was a 2009 graduate of Sussex County Technical School in Sparta. He majored in welding and was the recipient of the Stabile Award. He was presently working for Spartan Fence Systems of Franklin and had also worked for the New York City Department of Parks. In addition to welding, Ray enjoyed dirt biking and quading.

Ray is survived by his parents, Ray and Barbara Henderson, of Franklin; brother, James Henderson, of Staten Island, N.Y.; and sisters, Meghan Henderson of Japan and Brandi Henderson of Staten Island, N.Y.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 9, at 9:15 a.m. from F. John Ramsey Funeral Home, One Main St., Franklin, to Immaculate Conception R.C. Church, Franklin, for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow at Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. For condolences and directions, please see www.fjohnramseyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The New Jersey Herald on Aug. 7, 2012.

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August 5, 2013

Been a year now ray, miss you more than ever. Fly high

March 7, 2013

Happy birthday angel. Miss you ray

The love of my life and I. I look gross but he looks handsome as always. <3 I love you. (he died my hair.))

Alyssa Ross

September 8, 2012

I love and miss more more than words can describe. I still cry almost every day. I kiss your picture every night before i got to sleep. You are and always will be the love of my life handsome. May you rest in peace baby. I'll be with you soon <3

Allyson Klemm-Mitchell

August 12, 2012

Barbara and family:
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

August 10, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Donna Kistle Latteri

August 9, 2012

Nearly losing my son on 12/29 in a car crash, I can imagine the broken hearts you are feeling at this time. I will keep you all in prayer and ask our Lord to give Ray a draft from His fountain of Divine Mercy. I am so sorry for your loss--no words can help at this time, but perhaps knowing many people care and share your pain may give you some comfort.

August 8, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I cant imagine the pain you are all going through. My thoughts and prayers are with you all

Michelle Garzone

Stephanie Fritz

August 8, 2012

"And if you were with me tonight, I'd sing to you just one more time. A song for a heart so big, God couldn't let it live. May angels lead you in
Ray, you had such an impact on so many people in your life. Everyone from school is completely devastated that this has happened. We love you Ray. I can't even put my thoughts into words right now. Save me that drink, alright bud?

Mary McKenna

August 8, 2012

My prayers go out to all who knew and loved Ray. I'm so very sorry for your loss.

Frank and Maria LoCascio

August 8, 2012

Ray, Barbara, Megan:
know that we share your grief and that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Regretfully, as you know, children were never in the cards for us. However, one can only speculate that if we were blessed with a son of young Ray's charm, personality and delightful smile how much more rewarding life may have been. We are here for you whenever you need us.

justin leyman

August 7, 2012

ray you are gonna be missed dearly. we had lots of fun times in high school with all the laughing and being teenagers but we will never lose that friendship. miss you man your always be in everyone's heart that you ever talked to or made contact with.

Tara McMickle

August 7, 2012

Ray Andrew I can not believe you are gone, you were just at my house with Alyssa not that long ago. You were an amazing person to me & my family. I will never forget you. My thoughts & prayers go out to your family. You are & forever will be apart of my family. Fly with the angels now Ray. Gone but not forgotten & forever in our hearts!

Michele Geniuk

August 7, 2012

Ray, Barbara and Meghan
I am praying for you all during this most difficult time. May your memories of Ray live forever in your hearts.

Tammy Ross

August 7, 2012

Ray
words can not begin to express the sorrow our family feels. We love you so much and can not imagine this world without you. You were a wonderful person. I love you like a son.

Lillian Goodwine

August 7, 2012

Ray and Barbara
I pray for you during this the most difficult time in your life. Know that you are loved by many and we will be there for you always.

Tracie Rios

August 7, 2012

Oh Ray Andrew, there are no words. This should not have happened to such a great young man. That you are and always will be. You are our family and always will be. I will never understand why God needs to take all the goods away before there time. You had your whole life ahead of you. So many things that you planned on doing. Life will definately not be the same without you. You will be forever in my heart. You have touched the heart of so many people in your life. Izabel and Lukas I can't begin to tell you. They miss their buddy there friend. May you be at peace my friend. Till we meet again someday.

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