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Michael Henderson Obituary
July 14, 1953 - September 22, 2023
Nashville, Tennessee - Michael James Henderson (Mike), 70, passed away on September 22, 2023 unexpectedly in his sleep. Mike was born and raised in Independence, Missouri and was a graduate of the University of Missouri.
Mike was proud to be a Grammy winner and four-time Grammy nominee, a two-time CMA award winner, an IBMA award winner, a two-time ACM nominee and a multi-platinum, No. 1 hit songwriter and musician. Performing with his blues band at the Bluebird Café on Monday nights for over 30 years was one of his greatest joys.
Mike loved spending time with his family, fishing, and playing snooker with the "Knife Check" boys. He was known for his love of the Chicago Cubs and making people laugh with a good joke.
Mike is survived by the love of his life of almost 45 years, Janet Henderson and his beloved daughters, Lauren and Shannon Henderson of Nashville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Bonnie Henderson.
Visitation will be held in the sanctuary at Woodmont Christian Church on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 from 10am-12pm with a memorial service to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to MusiCares at Musicares.org.
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Wally
October 11, 2023
Love you and Miss you MR. HORSE
Jerry Schofield
October 8, 2023
One of the greatest guitar player I ever heard in my lifetime; and I´m 75 years old
Vanillablooos
September 28, 2023
Very thankful I got to meet Mike down in Houston, Tx back in the late '90's while him and his band were playing at the Satellite Lounge. Mike was a nice guy and very talented musician that can't be matched!
Thirty Tigers
September 26, 2023
Thirty Tigers send our comfort to Mike's Family. We celebrate Mike and the huge impact he had on the Nashville music community. He will be missed.
David Hunt
September 26, 2023
A life well-lived! Thanks for the tunes, sir!
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