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Benjamin Henderson Obituary
HENDERSON, REV. BENJAMIN HARRIS II - of Atlantic City, Rev. born in on January 28, 1930 entered eternal rest Monday, November 10, 2008, at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center - City Campus. He was the first of three children born to the late John D. and Annie Lee Henderson. He was a life long resident of Atlantic City. He graduated from Atlantic City High School with the Class of 1949. He attended Maryland State College until he was drafted in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He served his country as a MP in Germany. Upon his honorable discharge from the army, Rev. Henderson went to work for National Cash Register Company (NCR) where he worked for 38 years. Rev. Henderson was a life-long active member of Price Memorial AME Zion Church. As a result of his church affiliation he was called to the ministry. He graduated from Garden State Bible College in 1970 and Philadelphia Bible College in 1975. He was appointed by the New Jersey Conference to pastor St. Mark AME Zion Church in Cliffwood where he served for 23 years. In 1995 he was appointed to St. John AME Zion Church in Mizpah where he served for 7 years. In 2002, he retired from pastoring, but not from the ministry. He was active in Price Memorial's ministry until his health began to fail. Rev. Henderson leaves to cherish fond memories: his devoted wife of 44 years, Ruth Hicks Henderson; sisters, Shirley Henderson Jordan and Doris Henderson Counts; brother-in-law, Herman Counts, Jr.; nephews, Herman, III (Victoria), Trayrone (Barbara) and John Counts (LeeAnn); great nephews, John, Jr., Kijona, Kent and Counts; great-niece Shelly; and a host of other family and friends. A viewing will be held 6 PM - 8 PM, Friday, November 14, 2008, Greenidge Funeral Home, 301 Absecon Boulevard, Atlantic City. Another viewing will be Saturday, November 15, 2008, from 9 AM - 11 AM, Price Memorial AME Zion Church, 525 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City. The funeral service will follow at 11 AM. Interment to follow in the Atlantic City Cemetery, Pleasantville.
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Herman Counts III
November 17, 2008
My Uncle was a great man. A man or virtue , kindness, unselfishness, and a man who loved everyone. He personally changed my life in so many ways and set the example of the young men that my brothers and I have become. The world has truly lost one of its few heroes.
Miava Nelson
November 15, 2008
To the Henderson Family: I will keep you in my prayers. Rev. Henderson was a kind man with a great spirit and he always had a way of making me smile. Rev. Henderson will truly be missed, but please know that he is happy and at rest.
Sylvia Stewart
November 15, 2008
It is difficult to find words of comfort when a person has lost the love of a lifetime. God blessed you and your beloved husband with many years of happiness as you ministered to those in need. In your time of loss God will return all of those comforts to you. May he give you peace and hold you in his tender embrace as you wait to see your husband again in Paradise.
Vincent "Corey" Glover
November 15, 2008
To Mrs. Henderson and family, I send you my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. As a member of Price Memorial I knew Reverend Henderson and I can truly say he lived the life he preached about. Reverend Henderson will surely be missed. To the family please be comforted in knowing that the Reverend has moved on up a little higher to feast with the Rose of Sharon, and to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. God Bless You and Always Keep You!
Stephenine Dixon
November 14, 2008
Mrs. Henderson, May God Bless you and your family. I had the opportunity to meet and befriend Rev. Henderson and I can truly say that he will be truly miss by all. May God continue to strenghten you and your family this all of our prayers. God Bless
Clarice Swindle
November 14, 2008
Mrs. Henderson,
Our prayers are with you and the family. Rev. Henderson is resting in a better place now. You and Rev. Henderson will always hold a special place in our heart. We cannot make the services but our thoughts will be with you. Robert & Clarice Swindle & Family (Cliffwood NJ)
SAMUEL CAMPBELL
November 14, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
GREGORIO MATURGO
November 14, 2008
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO RUTH AND THE HENDERSON FAMILY. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS AND KEEP YOU STRONG IN YOUR HOURS OF NEED.
G.BUDDY MATURGO
Susan Stiles
November 13, 2008
Our deepest sympathy and understanding in your sad loss of Gentle Ben as we all many times called him at NCR. He was a kind and gentle man of God who always tried to take care of all of us. We hope that God will give you comfort and help to heal your sorrow. May all of your many memories of Ben console you at this time for the ones we love are never gone, they live within our hearts.
Susan Stiles and Marie Brady
George Collins
November 13, 2008
Mrs. Henderson,
I will miss my conversations with Rev. in the front of your home. I will continue to remember his constant message to me " Be Good To Yourself" May Our Dear Heavenly Father Bless and Keep You during this time of bereavement. Trust that Rev. Henderson is truly in the loving arms of our Savior Jesus Christ !
Pastor & Mrs. Denison Harrield, Jr.
November 13, 2008
Sis. Henderson, we are praying for you and the family. God is a God of comfort and He will comfort and keep you and strengthen you. We are unable to attend the Homegoing Service because the funeral of the oldest member of our church (101 years old) is also on Saturday, November 15th at 10 AM. Continue to cast all of your cares on Jesus for He loves and cares for you.
cornelius bell
November 13, 2008
My condolences to the family may he rest in peace.Corney Bell and sister Eunice Ford
valeria marcus
November 13, 2008
To Shirley and Doris, My deepest sympathy for the passing of your beloved brother, Benjamin. Love Valeria (Jones) Marcus
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