Henderson
MANOR — Mr. Huey Daniel Henderson, 99, passed away Friday morning, June 20, 2025, at his residence in Manor following an extended illness.
He was born on November 14, 1925 in Ware County to the late Daniel Webster Henderson and Ethel Griffin Henderson. Hend erson was a farmer most of his life, but had worked as a firefighter for the Waycross Fire Department where he held several roles such as fire inspector and captain, before retiring as lieutenant. He had also worked for various shoe factories for a number of years and served in the United States Navy during World War II.
Henderson was a longtime member of Victory Methodist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. He often enjoyed bible study because he simply loved the Lord. It was often said he loved his family, the Manor community, and especially his country. During his retirement years, he had a love for birds and other different fowl and took a special interest in them.
In addition to his parents Henderson also was preceded in death by his wife, Gurelda Pittman Henderson; two brothers, Walter Kay Henderson and Herman J. Henderson; and a sister, Wanda Iona Turner.
He is survived by his six children, Thomas Miller Henderson (Jeanie) of Bristol, Cecelia Gloss (late Pastor Mickey) of Manor, Diane Booth (Shelley) of Waycross, Janice Smith (Jay) of Homerville, Samuel Huey Henderson (Julie) of Manor, and Gurelda Denise Henderson of Manor; twelve grandchildren, Terry Ray Henderson (Diana), Tammy Renee Corbett (Perry), Tiffany Jan Henderson, Jennifer Gloss Thornton (Craig), Jerri Gloss Thomas (Mike), Janin Smith Bruce (Ben), Janessa Smith Hendrix (Keith), Jarrod Carter (Nina), Victor Henderson (Stephanie), Scott Henderson (Cassandra), John Ratliff (Holly), and Julie Steedley; numerous great grandchildren; two greatgreat granddaughters; two sisters, Janell “Jenny” Davis of Blackshear and Betty Mercer of Manor; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank his special home caretakers for the excellent care they provided the past several years.
A funeral service was held Sunday, June 22 at Victory Methodist Church in Manor. A private burial will be held in the church cemetery at a later date.
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Music Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
