Raymond S. Henderson

Raymond S. Henderson, 82, of Waynesburg, Pa., formally of Rices Landing, Pa., passed away Wednesday evening, September 26, 2018 in the Waynesburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was born October 5, 1935 in Spraggs, Pa. a son of the late Lloyd R. Henderson and Lydia H. (Spragg) Henderson. Mr. Henderson was a 1954 graduate of Mapletown High School and served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam, having retired as Master Sergeant with over 20 years of service.

After his military service, he worked for Newcomers Trucking of McKees Rocks, Pa. as a truck driver, retiring after 20 years of dedication.  Mr. Henderson was a member of the American Legion Post 916 of Rices Landing.

On September 12, 1977 he married, Mildred “Millie” (Kiger) Henderson, who died on December 29, 2011.

Surviving are a daughter, Sherry J. Henderson of Marquette, Mich.; two step-sons, John R. Michael and his wife, Kim, of Merritt Island, Fla., and Jerry L. Michael and his wife, Detra, of Dilliner, Pa.; four grandchildren, John Michael, Douglas Michael, Jodi Shoemaker, and Jennifer Michael; six great grandchildren, Garett Michael, Abbie Shoemaker, Bess Shoemaker, Harlow Michael, Zoey Michael, and Stella Michael; a brother, Allen Henderson and his wife, Connie, of Waynesburg; a nephew, James D. Henderson and several other nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to his second wife is his first wife, Shirley Henderson and a daughter, Brenda A. Henderson.

Family and friends are welcome from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Friday, September 28, 2018 in the Yoskovich Funeral Home (724-966-5500), Martin J. Yoskovich, Funeral Director, 300 South Vine Street (Route 88), Carmichaels, Pa. where services will be held at 1:00 P.M. with the Rev. William Parker officiating.

Interment will follow at Garards Fort Cemetery, Garards Fort, Pa. with full military rites accorded by the US Air Force.

The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Disabled American Veterans.