Charles Ray Henderson Sr.

He was raised by Lillie Mae and her husband John Henry Henderson. He was

Lillie Mae’s first born child and was beloved from the moment that he

arrived.

Charles grew up in Los Angeles and attended Jefferson High School. During

this time, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle and playing his guitar.

As he matured from an adolescent to a young adult, he met a local minister

named Rudolph Williams, Sr., who had a reputation for changing the lives of

the young men who he counseled. This was certainly a life changing

encounter for Charles, because he would soon give his life to Christ and join

Full Gospel Missionary Baptist Church. He would also meet Rev. Williams’

eldest daughter Marva, who he would go on to love, marry and cherish for 53

½ years.

Besides his family and his church, Charles’ other dedication was to his

business. He was a passionate entrepreneur and he owned a garment cutting

business. He worked in this industry for more than 50 years. He was known

to his business colleagues as “Chuck”, and they all admired his knowledge and

work ethic.

Charles was preceded in death by his mother Lillie Mae, his father John

Henry, his father-in-law Rev. Dr. Rudolph V. Williams, Sr., his mother-in-law

Zettie Williams, and his great granddaughter Auriyah.

Charles leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife Marva Henderson, two

sons Charles Henderson, Jr. and Steven Henderson, daughter Shantel

Henderson Johnson, son-in-law Marquis Johnson, two brothers Ronald

Henderson and John Henry Henderson, Jr., sister Catherine Ross, five

brothers-in-law James, Rudolph, Anthony, Rubin, and Maurice, six sisters-inlaw

Janice, Marie, Denise, Gabriella, Diane and Michelle, 10 grandchildren, six

great grandchildren, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins,

godchildren and many friends.

Until the end, Charles fought the good fight. But he is now unshackled by the

pain and disease of this world. And while we will miss his beautiful laugh and

generous spirit, we know that our separation is temporary. We rejoice in

knowing that his soul is free. Our husband, father, brother and friend is in the

comfort of our Lord.