Henderson A. Wynn, Jr.

Henderson Anthony Wynn, Jr. was born on January 25, 1932 in Eustis, Florida, to Henderson Anthony Wynn, Sr. and Mary Laury. He attended Lake County Public Schools and completed high school at Eustis Vocational High School in Eustis, Florida. As a young man, Henderson was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church of Eustis. He later became a member of St. Luke Full Gospel Church under the leadership of Pastor Hezekiah Bradford, Jr., where he served faithfully until his health declined. Most of his life he was a self-employed businessman. Henderson was a labor contractor transporting people to harvest fruits and vegetables. He met and married the love of his life, Velma Anderson. Together they raised Velma’s brother, Cedric Anderson (Ohio). He also had a son, Edward Bey, whom he loved deeply. Henderson touched the lives of many with his friendly personality. His favorite pastimes were playing cards, dominos, and other games with friends. Having won so often, he earned the reputation as a “cheater”. His friends would laugh and accuse him of it even if it wasn’t true, and everyone would end in laughter. Henderson was also proud of his military service in the Korean War. During his time in the army, he was wounded and received the prestigious honor of being presented a Purple Heart, an honor he treasured greatly and was extremely proud of. He was hardly ever seen without his Army Veteran cap that he wore with great pride. Henderson remained independent until the end. His last job was part-owner of a lawn service business with his dear friend, Mr. Curtis Barnes. When his health declined, his sisters-in-law, Loretta Lowman and Gwendolyn Willis helped take care of him along with his niece, nurse Simone Lowman Griffin. Henderson A. Wynn, Jr. was preceded in death by his Father, Henderson A. Wynn, Sr.; Mother, Mary Laury Wynn; Wife, Velma Wynn; Son, Edward Bey; Brother, Johnathan David Williams; and Sisters: Essie Lee Grantham, Mary Wynn Floyd, and Martha Anne Wynn. He leaves to cherish his memory: Adopted Children: Symeria Wynn, Tresa Wynn, both of Orlando, FL, and Edward Andrews, of Zellwood, FL; Siblings: Robert J. Williams (Rosa M.) of Mt. Dora, FL and Pauline Yisrael (Elder Benjamin) of Eustis, FL; Brothers-in-law, Cedric Anderson of Ohio, and and Roosevelt Anderson (Carolyn) of Sorrento, FL; Sisters-inlaw; Loretta Lowman of Zellwood, FL, Gwendolyn Willis of Zellwood, FL, Shirley Copeland of Mt. Dora, FL; and Alprina Porter (Dwayne), both of Mt. Dora, FL and Katie Williams of Eustis, FL; Special Great-Niece: Simone Lowman Griffin; Grandchildren: Zoann Barefield, Tiffany Walker, Edward Andrews, Jr., Apollo Ricketts, Hyperion Ramlackhan, Adalina Massalene, Chad Anderson, and Cedrica Anderson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving relatives, and sorrowing friends.

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Henderson A. Wynn, Jr.

January 25, 1932 - March 6, 2025