Obituaries

Harry Everett Henderson was born to the late Fount and Thelma Henderson, a farmer and principal, in
Washington County, VA on November 26, 1939. He attended Virginia Tech University followed by
employment at DuPont for over 30 years followed by many years of service at Lowes Home
Improvement and the Henry County Public School System.

Harry was blessed with a loving family. He married his best friend, Lora Dean, on June 17th , 1960.

Harry helped raised his two children with patience, discipline and humility. He taught them the ways of the world and instilled them with a passion for family and service.

Harry was a servant of Christ and leader in the community, both through the First Baptist Church of
Ridgeway and his life-long membership of the Lion’s Club. He was kind and softly-spoken, always had
time to help someone in need, and never met a stranger in his travels. Harry spent his time traveling the region exploring his love of bluegrass music and meeting fellow music lovers. His community, friends
and loved ones, will dearly miss him. He is preceded in death by his parents Fount and Thelma Henderson.

Harry is survived by his wife, Lora; his sons Michael Henderson (Renee Henderson) and Chris Henderson
(Becky Henderson); his honorary daughter Denise Emerson (Earl Emerson); his grandchildren Kait Cifka,
Tyler Henderson, Austin Henderson, Matthew Emerson (Emily Emerson), Logan Emerson, Michael Van Hout (Heather Van Hout), Julianne Van Hout and Daniel Van Hout; his great grandchildren Wyatt and
Henley Cifka; and sisters Hallie Chafin (Lincoln Chafin) and Willie Carrier (John Carrier).

The family will only receive visitors at the family home, 92 Sheffield Road, Ridgeway Va on Thursday, January
18, 2024 from 3:00pm – 6:00pm. A, Memorial services will be held 1:00 P.M. January 19th, in Roselawn Chapel Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Baptist Church of Ridgeway Shoe Box Ministry Fund.