Dewey Henderson

Dewey Henderson

Dewey Henderson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jul. 11 to Jul. 14, 2010.
Henderson Dewey Allan Henderson, 85, died Saturday, July 10, 2010 in Francis Marion Manor in Marion. He was born in Smyth County on May 13, 1924. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Field Henderson and Eliza Hall Henderson. Survivors include two brothers, Harold Henderson of Marion and Glen Henderson of Marion; two sisters, Stella Ayres of Dublin and Leona Ford of Richmond; a special friend and companion, Geneva Dixon of Marion; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, at Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion with Pastor Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in the Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. The family received friends Tuesday from 2 until 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home of Marion was in charge of arrangements.

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