Tommy Dee Henderson, 78, Bedford, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, April 1st, 2026, at his residence.

Born January 1st, 1948, in Bedford, Indiana. He was the son of William & Mabel (Kern) Henderson.

Tom graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1965, and married Connie L. Yother on May 25th, 1969.

Tom worked for RCA in Bloomington, Indiana for many years prior to graduating from IUPUI with a Master of Social Work degree. He retired from Stonebelt where he worked as a Social Worker and a Therapist. He was very passionate about helping those with special needs. Tom was also a Poet, Author and a self-proclaimed Philosopher. He compiled and published his life's writings into one book, "Web of Spindled Time, A Poetic Point of View.” In his later years he collaborated with his Brother-in-law Jerry Yother to transform many of his poems into songs.

Survivors include his two sons, Dusty Henderson of Myrtle Beach, SC, & Jamie Henderson & wife Devin of Bedford, IN; one Granddaughter, Mackenzie Henderson, & one Great-Granddaughter, Emlyn.

He was preceded in death by his Wife, Father, Mother, Brother Joel Henderson, Sister Joyce Burns, Granddaughter Traleigh Henderson, & Great-Grandson, Ryker

An informal Celebration of Life event will be held at The Bride of Christ Fellowship, located at 755 Diana St. Mitchell, IN 47446, on Saturday, April 11th, from 2:00pm - 4:30pm, followed by the Burial at Lawrenceport Cemetery.

Anyone that would like to send flowers please send them to The Bride of Christ Fellowship between 1:00pm and 3:00pm on Saturday, April 11th.