Gordon Henderson
Tuesday
27
December

Visitation

5:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Day & Carter Mortuary
1133 Lincoln Ave.
Bedford, Indiana, United States
Wednesday
28
December

Funeral Services

10:00 am
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Day & Carter Mortuary
1133 Lincoln Ave.
Bedford, Indiana, United States

Obituary of Gordon E. Henderson

Bedford-Gordon E. Henderson, 88, of Bedford died at 12:36 am on Saturday, December 24th at his residence. Born September 17, 1928 in Lawrence County, he was the son of Elza George and Oleta “Fern” (Hudson) Henderson. He married Thelma Davis on January 6, 1945 and she preceded him death on April 16, 1995. He worked in Heavy Equipment Construction and retired from the Lawrence County Highway Department. Gordon was a member of Dive Christian Church where he served as an Elder, and was a charter member of the Dive Cemetery. Survivors include his children: Jim Henderson and wife Nickii of Bedford, Mary Miller and husband Mike of Bedford, Doris Todd and husband Monty of Heltonville; Thom Henderson and wife Betty of Orleans; son-in-law: Steve Boshear; twelve grandchildren: Joe Boshears, Troy Boshears, Ryan Boshears, Charity Parker, Craig Henderson, Scott Miller, Rusty Miller, Michelle Miller, Shannon Purdy, Aaron Todd, Ben Henderson, and Patrick Henderson; two step-grandchildren: Cyndi Sparrow, and Mike Sparrow; 27 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a daughter, Jane Boshears; a grandson, Cory Henderson; two sisters, Grace Bugh, and Gladys Goldsby; two brothers, Glenn Henderson, and Elza G. Henderson, Jr., in infancy Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 28th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary. Burial will follow in the Dive Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, December 27th at the Day & Carter Mortuary.
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