William L. Henderson
Sept. 6, 1948 — Dec. 7, 2021 (age 73)
CORTLAND — William L. Henderson Jr., 73, of 3194 Deer Trail, departed this life Tuesday (Dec. 7) at 8:30 a.m. at his residence following complications of a brief illness.
He was born Sept. 6, 1948 in Warren, the son of Willie Lee and Elvenia Jean Allen Henderson.
He was adopted by Eddie and Daisy Dykes.
He was a 1966 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. He attended Kent State University and Youngstown State University.
He served honorably in the U.S. Marines as a Corporal from April 30, 1968 to April 29, 1974, fighting during the Vietnam War. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with device, Purple Heart Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 1 star, Combat Action Ribbon, Rifle Marksmanship Badge and Good Conduct Medal.
William was employed with General Motors Packard Electric for six years as a computer operator, before retiring in 1974.
He was a past member of the Alcohol, Drug and Mental Health Board and a volunteer for Inspiring Minds.
His hobbies included going to jazz concerts and listening to music.
He married Carol A. Stewart Henderson March 14, 2012.
In addition to his wife, he leaves to mourn daughters Kelli Henderson of Cleveland and Vineta Henderson of Niles; one stepson, Anthony (Myra) Dowdell of Atlanta; stepdaughters Latona Dowdell of Columbus, Kim Dowdell of Columbus and Nuri Reed of Warren; brothers Sai-E Jahari of Warren, Norman Henderson of Columbus and Jack Wiley of Warren; sisters Elaine (William) Davie, Deborah Henderson, Martha Reed and Karen Henderson (all of Warren); seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and adopted parents.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday (Dec. 14) at 11 a.m., with Calling Hours from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Second Baptist Church. Masks are required and social distancing will be upheld. Burial will take place at Pine Knoll Cemetery. The Sterling-McCullough Williams Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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This story was originally published December 11, 2021 at 2:17 PM with the headline "William L. Henderson."