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Chad Henderson Obituary

HENDERSON Chad David Henderson died on May 11, 2006 at the early age of 19. Chad was one that loved and enjoyed life to its fullest. Chad was preceded in death by his uncle, David Duane Henderson, and his paternal grandfather Wayne Lowder. He is survived by his mother and stepfather; John & Darby Todd, father; Calvin Lowder, grandparents; David and Jensine Henderson, Faye Lowder, great-grandparents; Hazel Husband, Mae Henderson, Calvin Crosby, three bothers; Jeremy Bensel, Joshua Bensel and T.J. Todd, two sisters; Jessica Todd and Jayme Bensel, one aunt; Paula Lowder, one uncle; Darren Henderson (Rena) and his extended family Julius Bensel. Chad was taken from his family much too soon and he will be greatly missed by his family, friends and all others that loved and knew him. The family visitation to greet friends will be held on Monday, May 15, 2006 from 6:00pm till 8:00pm at HARDAGE-GIDDENS FUNERAL HOME MAIN STREET CHAPEL, 4315 Main Street, Jacksonville, FL. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at 10:00am, at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to VyStar Credit Union, acct # 702649438, to assist with funeral expenses. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from May 14 to May 15, 2006.

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Sponsored by Scott, Beth, Jessica & TJ - Chad you will always be loved and missed!!!!.

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Jennifer's Walker

July 11, 2013

Chad-
It's been a long time now since you held me. I miss you more everyday.no amount of time is making this any Easyer on anyone who loved you but not a day passes where I don't think of you. I still have our pictures and things you wrote for me. I'm seeing someone now and I think you'd really like him. He treats me well. I still talk about you all the time... I miss you so much... Your sister and i are back in contact, I know your smiling about that.. Chad I love you and I know your watching over all of us... See you when the time comes.. Love you always and forever

*Jenn*

Jessica Lord

May 24, 2011

I miss you so much bubba. I really do. Please watch over all of us. I can't wait to see you again. I love you!!!!!

Brittany Aderhold

April 23, 2010

Chad, i just wanted to tell you how much i miss you! you have really been on my mind alot lately! deanna and i are going to go and put some flowers on your grave this weekend! we were sitting around the other night telling stories about you and got out your hat and you cigeretts out of your box and just cried! your hat still kinda smells like you! but i know you are watching out for all of us and i cant wait to see you again! ily and imy sooo much!

December 30, 2009

This is December 2009 Me and your brothers went and put up a tree for you. I miss you more than I did three and a half years ago. Jeremy has graduated from high school with honors and is college You would be so proud of him. Joshua is just like you some times he reminds me so much of you I could just slap him. That is ment in a loving way. He walks likes you talkes like you. Some times I want to call him Chad. He his a great kid to just like you. I really believe that you are watching over me and you brothers. If you were not I would be dead by now and with you. I love you and miss you more than you will ever know. This year 2010 is going to be the best year we have ever had. I am going to college and getting out of real estate I will be going to nursing school and i know that you will be so proud of me. I am doing this for your brothers and their future. (and for you) I Love you more than you will ever know. and by the way I am still single not so sure that i will ever be with anyone again and if I want to please send me a sign that u approve . I need u to approve.


Love you always and forever

MOM

Darby Bensel

February 24, 2009

You may be gone but you are not forgotten. You are still and always will be in my heart. There is not a day that goes by that my heart does not ache. I miss and love you so much and my life has not been the same since you were taken from me and it never will be the same ever again. You would be so proud of Jeremy, he graduates this year and has become such a good man, just as I know you were.

I love you and miss you so very much.

Mom

Frank Kehoe

August 25, 2007

Chad,
Miss you already man. I wish that I could have been there for you at your time of need. We were best friends since 3rd grade. You were like a brother to me and you will never be forgotton. Not a week goes by where I don't think about the things we did and went through together. I love you and I miss you. Always and forever Chad. Love, Frank.

Jessica Todd

January 17, 2007

Hey Bubba
I can't wait to see you. I wonder how you are doing and just look up hoping that you cant see all the stupid things I do. I miss you alot and I am sorry I didnt spend time with you before you left. You taught me what is wrong and right. You made me a better person in and out. Just by looking at the things you did, and fixing the things I am doing. Please watch over all of us. I really need a sign or something, something to let me know that you can hear me when I pray at night. Just some kindof sign, SOMETHING! I know your here and you are with me, but I want to understand more. Like why so early, I mean everything. I love you with all my heart. Please keep a good eye on us with the Lord. I know you have got to be standing beside him. I love you.

Darby Bensel

January 12, 2007

Well son it has been the longest 8 months of my life. I miss you and love you so much. The holidays were not the same with out you. Keep watch over us. You will never be out of my mind nor my hear

katie tschappat

November 1, 2006

I didnt know you at all but i am very close to ur sister jessica she like a sister to me. She has told me lots of greats things about you. I wish the best to jessica and her family

October 29, 2006

Wow.. Still seems like it was yesterday that we were talking about the Lord. Tell him I said HI for me, I miss you a ton! Please watch down on all of us. I really miss you and can't wait to see you again! I LOVE YOU BUBBA!
Jessica

joshua bensel

August 27, 2006

still my bigest brother also u were my freand

Jessica Todd

June 26, 2006

Chad, I miss you so much, I wish things could have been different. Remember Darby and Dad's wedding night... I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND MISS YOU!

joshua bensel

June 11, 2006

chad i miss u a lot and a lot. no mater what your still my big bro. and im still your little bro. all the things we don together will fall in our memory. your little bro joshua.

joshua bensel

June 11, 2006

chad i miss u alot and your still my big bro no mater what. all the great times we had will have to fall into our memorys. ilove u and love u very much. your little bro joshua.

Darby Todd

June 3, 2006

My baby,

There are to many words for me to express, I will take up the entire book. I just want you to know that you will always be my little chadderbox, and I will always have a thrird of my heart gone forever.I Love you with all of my heart and soul and no one will ever take that from me.



Love you,

Mom

Ashley Lamb

June 2, 2006

Ms Henderson and family,

I just found out today. I am so very sorry. Chad and I were close friends last summer, you may even remember me when I frequently came over to your house with Stefan. Chad had also visited at my parents home. They too were greatly saddened when I told them. He was always very sweet and a very good friend. My heart breaks for you, your family and the loss of my friend. I will always miss his smile and will always remember the times we shared. They say there are no words to heal a mother's tears...I will pray for you and your family and hope you will find comfort in knowing your son was loved.



If you or children ever need to just to talk, you can reach me, unfortunately I understand far to well your pain, as I lost my own father recently violently.

May god bring you peace and ease your grief,

Ashley

Jacki Davis

June 2, 2006

Dear Darby, Josh, & Jeremy,

I am so sorry for your loss! I know that there are no words that any one can say that will make this time any easier (I loss my oldest son, James, to a hit-and-run driver in March of 2005). But there is one thing that my younger son, Todd, and I do know... your friends will do anything that they can to help you through some of the rougher times. All you need to do is let them know what you need.



Our friend, Beth O'Neal, is a perfect example of this kind of friend. She is the best "listener"... and most of the times that's all she can do is... listen and let me cry. If you need another friend to talk to and listen, please call me (you can ask Beth for my phone number).



Your family and your friends need you. Sometimes it helps if I try to remember that my son is looking down on Todd and me, and I know that he would not want us to be sad all the time. He will always be in my heart. No one can take that away from us.

lisa summersill

May 26, 2006

Darby-

I just found out what happened, and we are so sorry for what you and your family are going through. It's hard to find the right words to say in a situation like this, I guess the only thing that will truly make you feel better is time. You are a great mom, Darby-and stay strong for your boys and the rest of your family. If you need anything please let us know-Lisa and Ronnie

Uncle Darren, Aunt Rena, Thomas, Alexus and Shawn Henderson

May 25, 2006

Even though you are not here with us today,

There is so much more you need to hear that I have to say,

I remember when you were just a small child,

Your thoughts and dreams of becoming a boy band grew rapid and wild,

But as you grew into a teen,

You changed your clothes,your music and your scene,

Though your goals and your beliefs changed as you got strong and bold,

Your heart had always stayed as good as gold,

For in our hearts there will be a hole,

But remember we will always love you with our heart and soul!!!

Vicki Allbritton

May 25, 2006

Darby,

I just wanted you to know that Robert and I are here for you. Last night when you and Penny were here and we talked about Chad even then through your heartbreak and grief your love for Chad just shines through. You stay strong and know we are here if you need us. John,Jeremy,Josh,T.J & Jess that goes for you too.

john todd

May 18, 2006

josh and jermy im here when ever u need me i love yall to death and i hope yall are ok well love yall



your bro tj

Danny Cannon

May 18, 2006

I didn't know Chad personally, but his Grandfather is a co-worker and a personal friend of mine at Anheuser Busch. David may God comfort your heart and be with you during your time of sorrow; our family prayers and condolences go out to you and your family.

Love in Christ...

Danny & Brenda Cannon

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Scott & Beth O'Neal

May 17, 2006

No words could ever express the pain I feel for "OUR" loss. This is another changing moment for your family. Life as you once knew it will never be the same. The first year will be the hardest to live through! The only choice you have is to go on. Stay strong!!! Jeremy and Josh any time you need to get away remember you have another home on "HEMLOCK STREET" with your sister Jessica and brother TJ!! Scott and I will always be there for you.

Donel Vaden-Bartlett

May 17, 2006

Darby, I have known you since you were in kindergarten, and it wasn't so long ago that we were talking about the challenges and rewards of motherhood. My heart hurts for you so much that words seem meaningless and inadequate. I will pray that you find more strength each day, and my faith tells me WITHOUT A DOUBT that Chad is missed, but in a better place. He will greet you in glory...family never ends.

Beth O'Neal

May 17, 2006

Words can not express the pain and sorrow I feel for "OUR" loss! Only time well help the pain. It'll never go away, we'll just learn how to deal with it as time goes on. Jeremy and Josh, anytime you need to get away just give us a call. Remember, you have another home on "Hemlock Street" with your sister Jessica and brother TJ. Scott and I will help you deal with this anyway we can. Love you, Scott & Beth

Stephanie Carter

May 16, 2006

Darby and family- I cannot put into words how sorry I am for Chad's death. He is in a MUCH better place now. We have to know that. I am always here for you! Love ya! steph

Renee Zamora

May 16, 2006

To all the family of Chad my daughter was a friend of his and I can't imagine what you are going through,my prayers are with you!

HARRY AND KOREY BELL

May 16, 2006

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.

Mark & Haley Broughton

May 16, 2006

Darby and family:



Words cannot express what our hearts are feeling for you and Chad's brothers.



I clearly and dearly remember on July 4, 2002 Chad and my mother spending several hours talking and how much she thought of him. His sensitive heart will never fade from anyone with whom he came in contact. He is a fine son, grandson, brother and friend and always will be.



We continue to lift you and your family up in prayer. Chad is a fine person and right this very moment is being held tightly in the arms of his Savior. God Bless You.

Browns creek fish camp

May 16, 2006

Paula and FAY SORRY FOR YOUR LOST.Our prayers are with you.

HARRY AND KOREY BELL

May 16, 2006

OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.

Heather Wilson

May 16, 2006

Darby, John & family,



I can not express enough how sorry I am to hear of your tragic loss. My heart breaks for each of you and you all are constantly on my mind and in my prayers. Although we don't ever understand why,God picks the sweetest flowers for his garden first. Darby, having a son myself, I can't imagine the pain you must be feeling. If you need ANYTHING, please let me know.

George,Cindy & Kyle Schnorr

May 16, 2006

Darby,John & Family,

We are very sorry about Chad. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts.

Ramona Rood

May 15, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

John Rutledge

May 15, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Jensine HUSBAND Henderson is a childhood friend and fellow Andrew Jackson Graduate. I know how much you will miss Chad, but God will soften the hurt as each day passes. Cherish your memories and celebrate his life and all of those who he touched.



Condolonces from all the Classmates from the Andrew Jackson Class of 1965.

Suzanne Sellers

May 15, 2006

Darby, my friend, I am so sorry for this incredible loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Chad will always hold a special place in my heart.

Maggie Perez Britt

May 15, 2006

Darby, I am so sorry to hear about Chad. Remember, I am Stacee Rhoden's friend and Chad's 4th grade teacher. I will never forget his face. I had a soft spot for him from the start. I will pray for you and your family.

God Bless

Sandi Waters

May 15, 2006

So sorry to hear about Chad's untimely death. Our prayers go out to the family from East 44th Street Baptist Church (Hazel Husband's church).

Sandi Waters

May 15, 2006

So sorry to hear about Chad's untimely death. Our prayers go out ot the family from East 44th Street Baptist Church (Hazel Husband's church).

Frank Howell

May 15, 2006

Calvin D,Ms Faye and Paula and Family, We are so sorry for you loss and wanted to tell you that we love you and anything you guys need , please let us know,our prayers and thoughts are with you.

Frank,Renee and Sydney Howell

Kevin Baldwin

May 15, 2006

Darby and Family,

All of us at Stewart Title are so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Robert & Vicki Allbritton

May 15, 2006

Darby,John,Jeremy,Joshua,T.J.& Jessica & all Chads Family,



Robert & I will keep you in our prayers!



"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal."

John & Krickett Foschaar

May 15, 2006

Our prayers and deepest sympathy go to your family during this time of great sorrow.

Peggy Bergman (friend of Rena, sister in law to Ginny)

May 15, 2006

Just wanted to let the family know they have our deepest sympathy. Even though we didn't know Chad we are sure he was a great person and will be missed by all that knew him.

Shirley Rogers

May 15, 2006

The entire Rogers family want to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of such a nice young man. Our prayers and thoughts are with each and every one of you during such a trying time. God Bless Don and Shirley Rogers and Traci, Tracy, Shannon and Jason

Gayle Dingle

May 15, 2006

Darby, Jensine, David and Family,

Words cannot express the shock and sorrow I'm feeling for all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers and please let me know if you need anything.



Love,

Mehgan Webb

May 15, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time and always!

Love, Watson & Osborne, northside branch

Kathy Higginbotham

May 15, 2006

Darby, John and family - My heart and prayers go out to you during this time. I know how much I love my children and I can't imagine losing one of them. Please call me if you need anything.

Carly Collins

May 15, 2006

John and Darby,



We are sorry to hear about your loss.We didnt know Chad but,we did know your love for him.You will be in our prayers. Johnny and Carly Collins

Monica Biggs

May 15, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the Henderson family. I knew Chad in gradeschool (but back in those days, boys still had cooties so our relationship was limited to games on the playground and joking around in the classroom). I feel like a part of my childhood group is missing. I will miss him.

Tara Biggs

May 15, 2006

Faculty, staff, and former classmates at Annunciation Catholic School offer our deepest sympathy to you. You and Chad will remain in our prayers.

Charlotte Summey

May 15, 2006

Jessica and T.J

SORRY to READ the NEWS in the PAPER about Chad.PRAYING for YALL.

luv ya and MISS YA

Mrs. Summey

Albert and Amy Taylor

May 14, 2006

We are deeply sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all!!

Tonya Flowers

May 14, 2006

I didn't know Chad all that well, but he was a good guy and an honest and hard worker from the moment we met him. He will be missed by many from me and I know from a few others at Wendy's where he had just started working at.

Jennifer Walker

May 14, 2006

I just wanted to let his family know that im deeply sorry about his death and plese know he will never be forgotten.I will love him forever and if you need anything,please let me know.

Jessica Todd

May 14, 2006

I don't know what to say.. I am still shocked. I miss you bubba!

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