Gary L. ("Poppa") Henderson, Sr.

Gary Lynn Henderson, Sr. was born April 23, 1964 to the late Mr. James E. Henderson, Sr. and Ms. Alean D. Henderson in Stuttgart, Arkansas. 

Gary confessed his hope in Christ at an early age and later joined The Center of Hope Ministries, under the leadership of Pastor Rodney Henderson, where he remained a faithful member until his transition. Gary was active in the church. He served as an Usher.

Gary was very family oriented. He had a great love for his family and would go above and beyond for his nephews and nieces. He took pride in being there for everyone that needed his help.

Gary’s earthly soul transcended on March 17, 2022. He was preceded in death by his father James E. Henderson, Sr., son Kendrick Henderson, and sisters Patricia Love Bailey and Lillie Ann Taylor.

He leaves an abundance of love and memories to his mother Alean D. Henderson of Stuttgart, AR; sons Gary Lynn Henderson, Jr. and Garrick Rashad Henderson, both of Stuttgart, AR; eight brothers Rickey (LaDonna) Haynes, Sr., Kenneth (Stacey) Haynes, and Apostle James Henderson, all of Stuttgart, AR, Terry (Camelitha) Haynes and Jimmy Paul Henderson, both of Pine Bluff, AR, Pastor Rodney (Tamika) Henderson of Little Rock, AR, Bryant Koonce and Alex Henderson, both of Chicago, IL; six sisters Dora (Michael) Allen of Arlington, TX, Alean Henderson of Stuttgart, AR, Rivian Koonce, Jennifer Koonce, and Torrance Henderson, all of Chicago, IL, and Loretta White of West Memphis, AR; and a host of grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss him tremendously.

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