Leonard Franklin Henderson Jr.

Leonard Franklin Henderson, Jr., aka “Buddy,” was born on January 3rd, 1953, and he made his journey to heaven on April 3rd, 2024. Buddy was a kind and devoted husband, father, brother, uncle and loved by many family and friends. Buddy was born in Liberty, Missouri, to the late Leonard Franklin, Sr., aka “Nicki Boy” and Nellie Bell Henderson. His only sibling is Vanessa Henderson, now Niblett. Buddy attended Franklin Elementary School in Liberty, Missouri. Then his family relocated to Pacoima, California in 1960. He attended San Fernando High School and graduated in 1970. Buddy then went on to work at U.S. Sales, Mail Marketing, and then worked at Organon Teknika Corporation. Buddy fell in love and got married to a loving, kind, beautiful and adorable Sherry Smith, now Henderson, on June 15, 1974. From this union they welcomed their beloved daughter Tesa Henderson. In 1977. In 1977, Buddy relocated his family to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with his company, Organon Teknika Corporation. There Buddy worked for his company for 25yrs until the company moved out of state. Buddy did not want to relocate his family to another state. So, Buddy retired and went to work for Securitas Security Corp. as a Security Officer. Then in the late 1990's Buddy, coming from such a small family having only one sibling, loved having inherited a big family through his devoted wife Sherry who had ten brothers and sisters and many nieces and nephews. Well, Buddy became a devoted and loving father once again when he and Sherry adopted Jackieya and Lamont Henderson. Buddy continued to work for a while longer as a Security officer, along with working at Long John Silvers as a Manager. Then he worked as a Crossing Guard, and in the cafeteria at the Oklahoma City Public School District and at Putnam City Schools alongside his lovely wife Sherry. Buddy continued to work alongside Sherry as well as actively being involved in his church and volunteering for numerous national organizations, until he went home to be with our father in heaven. Leonard was true to the initials in his name, Loving, Easy going, Optimistic, Noble, Amiable, Respectful, and Dedicated. Buddy will always be remembered for his kindness, warmth, politeness, and smile. Buddy would always greet you with a hello and smile and leave with a smile no matter what was ailing him. Buddy always saw the best in everyone and hoped for the best. He was a true one-of-a-kind man. He never gave up on his family or people, always seeing the good. Buddy leaves behind his devoted wife of 50 years Sherry Henderson, daughter Tesa Henderson, son Lamont Henderson and daughter Jackieya Henderson. Buddy also leaves behind his only sibling Vanessa Henderson Niblett and her husband John, nephews, Jonathan, Joseph, Tyler, and Jayden,cousins,Jeannie, Cookie, Angela and a hugh extended line of nephews, and nieces thanks to his loving wife Sherry, along with many friends Buddy acquired upon living in Oklahoma City for over 47yrs. Though Buddy’s physical presence may be gone his spirit lives on in the hearts of those he loved and inspired. As he reunites with his parents in the heavenly realm, his memory will forever remain a beacon of love and light for all who had the privilege of knowing him. Until we meet again, farewell, Buddy we will carry your love in our hearts always.

A celebration of life for Leonard will be held Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:00PM at Crossings Community Church and can be streamed live at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://vimeo.com/event/4299664/24e9044f60__;!!M2D_dUfSiN4E!Jck2ZHIuAG2GV5vQJ4pa2Y4vqdhMQEHpja11mroKuPYkvbcWY_KPDXVgei7LpcPg20oGBHO2KZqrqYqYoRU9jm1xsfIhov7i$