Reed Stephen Henderson

Former State Representative Reed Stephen Henderson passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at the age of 63. He was the beloved husband of 34 years to Hope Martin Henderson and the late Deborah Desselle Henderson. Loving father of Joshua Reed Henderson, Eric M. Henderson (Joelle), Zachary S. Henderson, and Heather Henderson DuBose (Daniel). Son of the late Ashley and Kathleen Cantrell Henderson. Brother of Janice Doran (the late John Jr.) and Ashlie Rodriguez (Roland “Roddy”). Proud grandfather of 10: Elijah Reed, Kate, Noah, Tristan, Lyla, Logan, Isabella, Zoe, Abigail, and Grant. Uncle of John Doran III, Ashley Doran Powell, Ross Rodriguez, Dane Rodriguez, and the late Kurt Rodriguez. He is also survived and fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Reed enjoyed a long career of civil service to his community and devotion to his church. He was a licensed stockbroker, commodity trader, St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Deputy and entrepreneur. He honorably served as a Louisiana State Representative from 2008 – 2012 for District 103 and was currently serving as a lobbyist for the St. Bernard Parish Port. He was a devoted and lifetime parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Violet, LA, an honored member of the Knights of Columbus and he devoted much of his time teaching Catechism and serving as a lector for his church. He was well loved and will be forever remembered as a loving and loyal husband, father, grandfather, brother and a friend of many, who served his community and treasured his family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation to be held at OUR LADY OF LOURDES CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2621 Colonial Blvd., Violet, LA on Monday, September 26th from 10:00AM – 1:00PM, followed by a Funeral Mass in Reed’s memory beginning at 1:00PM. He will be laid to rest in St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery.