Larry Bruce Henderson

Larry Bruce Henderson, age 73, of Oak Ridge, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, July 16, at Methodist Medical Center.

He was born Nov. 8, 1939, in Anderson County, the son of Floyd Leroy Henderson and Willa Mae Coward Henderson. Mr. Henderson retired from the City of Oak Ridge, where he was a foreman in the Public Works Department.

He was a member of Blessed Hope Missionary Baptist Church, where he had served as deacon until his health began to decline, at which time the church established him as deacon emeritus. He loved his church and was active in all aspects of the church. The Lord was his rock and his faith, and trust in the Lord was monumental.

Mr. Henderson was an avid fisherman and hunter, and he enjoyed gardening. He also loved and enjoyed his family.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by son, Larry Curtis Henderson in 1969, and daughter, Eva Mae Henderson in 1997.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Estelee Harris Henderson; daughters, Larra “Peanut” Henderson of Oak Ridge, Kaesta Henderson, a senior at the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, Robin Jane Banks and husband Doug of Claxton, and Stacie Ruth Lunsford and husband Lawrence of Anderson County; stepson, David Hobby, whom he loved as a son and his wife Laura of Knoxville, and stepdaughter, Angela Hobby of Oak Ridge; brothers, Joe Henderson of Oak Ridge, and Jack Henderson and wife Michelle of Harriman; sister, Elizabeth “Sis” Jenkins of Knoxville; six grandchildren, Heather, T.J., Trista, Matthew, Johnathan and Sarah; and four great-grandchildren. He had many special friends who helped in numerous ways. He was loved by many and will be missed by all.

The family received friends Thursday, July 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Weatherford Mortuary. The funeral followed at 8 p.m. with Pastor David Woods officiating and Jeff Humbard assisting. A graveside service was held on Friday, July 19, at 11 a.m. at Oak Ridge Memorial Park.

The family asks that memorials be made in his memory to Weatherford Mortuary to help defray funeral costs.

An online guest book can be signed at www.weatherfordmortuary.com.