Search by Name

Search by Name

Richard Henderson

Richard Henderson obituary, Waverly, OH

FUNERAL HOME

Botkin Hornback Funeral Home - Waverly

314 East North Street

Waverly, Ohio

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Oct. 19, 2025

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Calvary Baptist Church

Send Flowers

Richard Henderson Obituary

Waverly Richard N. "Dick" Henderson II, 82, of Waverly, Ohio went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 15, 2025.

He was the son of the late Richard N. and Sarah Genevieve "Granny" Henderson. He was born in Henderson, Kentucky on July 27, 1943. He married his love, Linda Sue Morrison of Wheelersburg, Ohio on May 20, 1977 in Portsmouth, Ohio. He loved his Linda Sue and family with all his heart. He loved talking with people and telling them about Jesus. He never met a stranger and his favorite saying when asked how he was, he would say, "Blessed every day!"

Surviving are his wife, Linda; two sons, Richard N. "Rich" Henderson III and wife Betsy of Waverly and Paul E. Henderson and wife Etta of Waverly; daughter, Tammy L. Henderson Phillips of Fort White, Florida; six grandchildren, Linda Jo, Mikie, Jake and fiancé Abby, Joe and wife Keelie, Mandi and Sarah; seven great-grandchildren, Ella, Ethan, Harmony, Joshua, Landon, Lilly and Lyric; sister, Jeanie Robinson of Waverly; brother, Charlie Henderson of Chillicothe; and brothers-in-law, Mike Kelly and wife Barb of Waverly and Ralph Letsche and wife Debbie of Chillicothe. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by siblings, Pat Letsche, Sherry Kelly and Bill Henderson and his brother-in-law, Daniel "Big Dog" Robinson.

Dick graduated from Southeastern Business College with a degree in Business Administration, Accounting Diploma; Silver Lake College with a degree in Business Management. He graduated from Officer Candidate School, Fort Hayes, Columbus commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Army Reserve serving 11 years in various positions. He worked in industry for 45 years serving in various management positions from line management to director of operations. His greatest love was working for his Lord. He attended Tri-State Bible College in South Point, Ohio and was an ordained Southern Baptist Minister who served the Lord as Pastor and Associate Pastor of churches in Ironton, Ohio, Wheelersburg, Ohio, Frankfort, Ohio and Manitowoc, WI; Assistant to the Pastor/ Secretary of Calvary Baptist Church in Piketon, Ohio. He loved to teach God's Word and served as Sunday School Director and teacher in several churches.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 20, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor Jon Black officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Garden in Franklin Furnace, Ohio. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday.

www.botkinhornbackfuneralhomes.com Richard Henderson

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Pike County News Watchman on Oct. 16, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Richard Henderson

Oct

19

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Calvary Baptist Church

212 Indian Ridge Dr., Piketon, OH 45661

Oct

20

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Calvary Baptist Church

212 Indian Ridge Dr., Piketon, OH 45661

Oct

20

Burial

Sunset Memorial Gardens

8580 Gallia Pike, Franklin Furnace, OH 45629

Funeral services provided by:

Botkin Hornback Funeral Home - Waverly

314 East North Street, Waverly, OH 45690

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Henderson

Sponsored by Botkin Hornback Funeral Home - Waverly.

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Richard Henderson's name

How to support Richard's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Richard Henderson's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more