Larry Dean Henderson

Larry retired after 45 years of service from Spartan Stores. Larry also served his Lord and community through more than 20 years of service on Wayland Area Ambulance as an EMT and instructor. He also worked many years serving athletes at the Michigan Special Olympics. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. Larry also enjoyed serving in faith for the Knights of Columbus and working with the youth in the Columbian Squires.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Pansy Henderson; sister, Diane Garter; and first wife, Linda Henderson. He is survived by his second wife, Debra Henderson; brothers Terry (Deb), Bruce (Janet), and Daniel Henderson; children Lori (Chris) Gesink, Lisa (David) Zanger, and Larry Henderson II; grandchildren Nick (Allie) Gesink, Kristin (Drew) Lockwood, Matthew (Sarah) Gesink, Ben Gesink, Alexandria Walters, Mickaela (Michael) Cole, Luke (Lexi) Vanvolkinburg, Jessica, Jacob, and Danielle Henderson; great-grandchildren Beau Gesink, Tilley and Lucy Lockwood, Jude Gesink, Jordan, Lucas, Mckenzie Vanvolkinburg; and family friend and loving support, Teri Stevens.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. Thursday March 23, 2023, with a Rosary to be said at 7:45 p.m. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday March 24, 2023, with visitation from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to service, at Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home, 4330 18th Street, Dorr, MI 49323. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.kubiakcookdorr.com. In lieu of flowers, donations are welcome at: support.specialolympics.org or Alzheimer’s research at act.alz.org.