Harvey Henderson

Harvey Henderson, 82, of Ridgely died Sunday, October 26, 2014 at his residence. He retired from the United Corp of Engineers after 29 years. Harvey was a devout Christian and a faithful member of the Willingham Memorial Baptist Church of Ridgely. He was the type person who never had a harsh or unkind word to say about anyone. He was a master gardener who grew excellent tomatoes, cantaloupes and watermelons. Harvey was known for baking delicious chocolate and coconut pies for his family and friends. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 29, 2014, at the Willingham Memorial Baptist Church, Ridgely, with interment to follow in New Haven Cemetery. The service will be conducted by Brother Carey Morris. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Tuesday, October 28, 2014 and Wednesday , October 29, 2014 from 11:00 am until service time at the Willingham Memorial Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be Patrick Canada, Nicholas Weatherford, Justin Canada, Josh Canada, Stephen Wheeler and Matt Perry. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Doris Rea Henderson; three sons: David (Debbie) Canada of Jackson, TN, Tim (Nelda) Canada of Dyer, TN, and, Ron (Flor) Canada of Atlanta, GA; two daughters: Anita Scott of Pleasant View, TN and Angie (Milton) Weatherford of Dyersburg, TN; eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Kathleen Faulk Henderson and H.P. Henderson; one sister, Lurlene Gregory; and one brother Billy Joe Henderson. The family requests memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society, NCICFUL, PO Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com