Chester W. Henderson's Obituary
Chester W. Henderson, 84 yrs., of Dupo, IL, passed away at The Lincoln Home, Belleville, IL. He was born in Allegre, KY, the son of the late James Gideon and Geneva (Henderson) Henderson. He had been a Vendor Operator with Canteen Vending Co., Maryland Heights, MO, and he had served in the U.S. Army. Chester valued family over all else and spent his life taking care of them. He was also an accomplished gardener and mechanic. He was married to the late June Adair (Moss) Henderson. She had passed away on September 9, 2007.
VisitationWednesday, July 20, 2011 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmLawlor Funeral Home
ServicesThursday, July 21, 2011 11:00 amLawlor Funeral HomeColumbia, ILPastor Randy McDonald, officiating
IntermentKolmer Memorial CemeteryWaterloo, IL
Memorial ContributionsAlzheimers's Association of St. Louis, 9370 Olive Stree Rd., St. Louis, MO 63132
SurvivorsDaughter, Charlotte (Carl) Nickles of Eudora, MOSon, Dennis (Jeanette) Pedrick of Columbia, ILDaughter, Sharon (Bill) Zenthoefer of Lonedell, MODaughter, Sheila Sellers of Orlando, FLDaughter, Sandra (Randy) Buzick of St. Louis, MODaughter, Beverly Henderson of Eudora, MOSon, Chester D.Henderson of Dupo, ILSon, Tony Henderson of Dupo, ILSon, Robert Henderson of Dupo, ILDaughter, Connie (Mario) Hernandez of Oakville, MO14 Grandchildren and 14 Great-Grandchildren Sister, Mary Imogene Buckley of Waterloo, ILSister, Mildred (Jim) Cole of Columbia, ILOther relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death ByBrother, John Juel HendersonBrother, Doris Henderson
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