Charles Richard Henderson Sr.

HENDERSON, Deacon Charles Richard Sr., 84, of Powhatan, entered into eternal life on November 10, 2010. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Henderson and Rosa Miles Ford; his daughter, Dorothy; as well as his brothers, Earnest, James, and Clarence. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Cora; four children, Charles Jr. (Loretta), Robert (Amy), Deborah Clarke (Aubrey) and Jacquelyn Gray (Melvin); 10 grandchildren, Anthony Sr. (Danjile), Robert Jr., Chavonne Gray, Marcus, Brandon, Derek, Shawn, Brian, Alexia and Jayla; six great-grandchildren, Ny'iana Scruggs, Kiandra Scruggs, Marcus, Ja'Nya and Paris Gray, and Anthony Jr.; brother, Fred Sr. (Lulu) of Amelia; two sisters, Octavia Jones (William) and Hattie Harris, both of Richmond; four sisters-in-law, Pearl Mickel, Edna Johnson, Geneva Jones (Wilbert) and Geneva Henderson; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends, all of whom were very dear to him. A U.S. Navy veteran who served in World War II, Charles was a very quiet and gentle man who was always there to lend a helping hand or insightful word. He was a very hard worker who was in the logging industry for many years until his health no longer allowed him to continue such strenuous duties. He began a second career as an attendant at the Powhatan County Transfer Station. A devoted county servant who befriended all who came through, Charles became known and loved by everyone who came into contact with him. Remains rest at Michael Hawkes Funeral Home, Rte. 360 East, Amelia, Va., where the family will receive friends on Sunday, November 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 15 at 1 p.m. at Second Antioch Baptist Church, Powhatan, Va. Rev. Dawarren Ennis, pastor. Interment church cemetery. Michael W. Hawkes Funeral Home, Amelia in charge of arrangements. www.hawkesfh.com


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.