Reverend Harold Eugene Henderson

Harold Eugene Henderson, affectionately known as “Harry, or Hack”, was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on November 14, 1939, to Alfair and Alex Henderson. Having eight of his siblings who were born at home with a midwife (Mrs. Pearce & Poole), Harold was the only one of nine births in a hospital, to which he was so proud of. His parents had two generations of children. He was part of the first four, then 10 years and 2 weeks later his mother started on the last five. Harold attended Charles R. Drew High School in Winter Garden, Florida where he was Drum Major of the Wildcats marching band and graduated Valedictorian of the Charles R. Drew, High School Class of 1959. Harold loved his family and never ever met a stranger. Always being the first and last one to speak was his trade- mark. Being unable to just sit in one place, at a young age he became a chauffeur for the Youngblood Family and Company. Traveling the world and driving a new Lincoln was a joy for him. Becoming an over the road/long distance truck driver of an 18-Wheeler for Jesus was easy, all journeys and roads have curves, detours, and stops. Later, he was ordained as Reverend Harold Henderson. He served the Lord faithfully as Superintendent of the Tildenville MBC Sunday school. In the midst of it all he met and married Ella his wife of 42 years. Together, they were led to start their own ministry, Michah Street Missionary Baptist Church in Tildenville, Florida. His favorite song was, “Must Be Born Again” and his favorite saying was, “ The world is but a stage”. Meaning we are only on this earth for a short time, our final stage and ultimate goal is to be with God. Reverend Harold Henderson was preceded in death by his Father, Alex Henderson; Mother, Alfair Henderson; Sons: Harold Henderson, Jr. and Mark Whittaker; Brothers: Bobbie Henderson, William Henderson, Alvin Henderson, and Glenn Henderson; Sisters: Doris Cumberbatch and Donna Warren. Left to cherish his memory are his loving and devoted Wife,Ella Henderson of Tildenville, FL, Sons: David Davis Henderson of Atlanta, GA and John Whittaker of Lake Nona, FL; Daughters: Joy Stribling of Ocoee, FL, Samantha Shade of Orlando, FL, and Cheryl Whittaker of Tildenville, FL; Brother, Elder John Aaron Henderson (Susan) of Sanford, FL; Sisters: Alfreda Henderson of Orlando, FL and Rose Henderson of Tildenville, FL; Brother-in-law, Sylvester Buster of Arlington, GA; 30 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends.

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Reverend Harold Eugene Henderson

November 14, 1939 - April 21, 2024