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Charles Henderson Obituary

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Charles Henderson

Springfield, MO

May 14, 1936 - October 22, 2020

Charles Henderson Obituary

Charles “Red” Henderson went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at the age of 84. He was born on May 14, 1936 in Collins, MO to Neal and Gertrude Marshall Henderson. He was saved August 7, 1956 and was an active member of Park Crest Baptist Church for 47 years. He was an army veteran and worked for Frisco/ Burlington Northern for all of his career. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Doris, his son-in-law (Ray), his sons Darren (Jennifer) and Phillip (Krystal), his daughter Renee, his grandchildren Corbin (Heaven), Lauren (Isaac), Cason, Jake, Braden, Dagim, Olivia, Jackson, and many nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, his three brothers Bill, Marshall, and Bobby, and his two sisters Betty Bell and Karen, and his beloved daughter Shelly Mwamakula. Charles had a wonderful smile and had the kindest heart you’d ever meet. He loved his family, trains, mushroom hunting, and was an avid sports lover for all Missouri teams. He will be deeply missed as he was loved by so many. Services are organized by Walnut Lawn Funeral home in Springfield, MO and a private family graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 in Collins, MO. Mr. Charles Henderson’s care was entrusted to Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, of Springfield Missouri.

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