Jerald Henderson, 83, of Decatur, AL passed away Friday, November 15, 2019. Visitation will be on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Ridout’s-Brown Service Funeral Home in Decatur, AL . Funeral service will be at 2:30 PM at Ridout’s-Brown with Rev. Ted Vafeas officiating.
He was born to Manning and Katherine Henderson in Lawrenceburg, TN on September 15, 1936. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ozelle and 2 children, son Brian (Cathy) Henderson and daughter Amy (Bill) Nelson, granddaughters Kristin (Ryan) McKinney, Grace Nelson, grandsons Kyle Henderson, Colin Nelson; and two great grandchildren, Stella and Sam Mathis. Burial will be at Decatur City Cemetery.
He worked 41 years for BellSouth/AT&T. He served his country 2 years in the U.S. Army. He served his Savior at Highland Park Baptist Church in Muscle Shoals, AL for 40 years and taught Sunday School for over 50 years.
