Jerry Henderson
September 15, 1954 ~ December 19, 2019
Mr. Jerry Lee Henderson, 65, of Ore City passed away December 19, 2019 following a battle with cancer. His devoted wife, Cynthia and family were by his side when he drifted away to be with the Lord. Jerry Henderson was born on September 15, 1954 in Tyler, Texas, son of Jimmy and Iola Henderson. He was raised and educated in Van, Texas and graduated from Van High School. Mr. Henderson joined Church of Christ at an early age and entered the United States Army soon after graduation.
Jerry moved to Longview, Texas to work for the city of Longview. He then moved to Ore City, Texas and married Cynthia Darlene Morrow. To this union two children were born. He leaves behind: his loving wife, Cynthia Henderson; son, Jerrel (Jenni) Morrow; daughter, Dorketa Henderson; his brothers, Tommy Henderson of Van, Texas, Jimmy Henderson of Van, Texas, Jessie Earl Henderson of Dallas, Texas, and Kenneth Henderson of Van, Texas; his sisters, Peggy Tucker of Kansas City, Serika Henderson (Aile) of Dallas, Texas; and nieces and nephews who he dearly loved.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Iola Henderson; brother, William Henderson; and sister, Phyllis Staples.
Services for Jerry Lee Henderson will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Murry League Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral home in Ore City.
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Jerry loved the Army, so much I wanted to share what he stood for in his service for his country. "We will miss you, brother-in-law."
ARMY VALUES
Soldier’s Creed
I am an American Soldier.
I am a warrior and a member of a team.
I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values.
I will always place the mission first.
I will never accept defeat.
I will never quit.
I will never leave a fallen comrade.
I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills.
I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself.
I am an expert and I am a professional.
I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy, the enemies of the United States of America in close combat.
I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life.
I am an American Soldier.
"My prayers and thoughts are with my family. We know the weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. We also understand that God never make any mistakes. Take comfort in Jerry is in peace and he loved Cynthia, Jerel, Hope, and Jenni. I will tell you to lift up your eyes unto the hill from which cometh your help, your help cometh from the Lord which maketh the heaven and the earth. Cynthia my deepest prayer is for God to fill your heart and soul with His love, always remember you are never alone, God has You in the pa;m of His hands."
Brother-in-law Jerry…It's hard to believe that you're not here anymore. No more pain or suffering. May you rest in peace. We will miss you until we meet again.
Love Always,
Mary Lilly
I knew Jerry briefly but I know he was a good man, he will be missed by all.