George T. Henderson

George was the beloved husband of Sandra D. (nee' Rogers) Henderson; cherished father of Barbara Carol, Gary Louis (Janice), Rayphail (Diane/Darlene), Darryl Hannah, David Sampson, Patrick (Cheryl) Henderson, Melissa (Robbie) Mifflin, and Justin Michael Henderson, and dear step-father of John Douglas (Machelle) Henderson; dear brother of Thaddeus Stewart (Dorothy), Alice Pearl Smith, the late Roy Wesley (Emma), Carroll "Carl" Chester, the late Hannah Ruth (the late Porter) Miles, the late Ida Mildred (the late Lee Earl) Christian; loving grandfather and great-grandfather, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend to many.

George was born in Raymond, Mississippi on October 16, 1935. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and just being in the outdoors. He worked for 36 years at McDonnell-Douglas/Boeing as a chemical processor and was a member of Local 837.

George enjoyed the company of his many friends. He spent his free time playing in an bowling league, he enjoyed Branson, horse racing, and his big passion was vegetable gardening, growing everything from peas to sweet potatoes. He was known for his sweet potatoes.

George and Sandra joined Faith Church Saint Louis over 8 years ago, and appreciate the faith and fellowship they have experienced there. Special thanks to Pastor Jack Hembree from Bethel Fellowship Assembly of God for his many visits to the hospital and his words of comfort and compassion.

Visitation will be Friday, February 15, from 9-10:30am at Kriegshauser West Mortuary, 9450 Olive Blvd., 63132, with a Celebration of George's Life from 10:30am until 11:30am.

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