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. [Read more…]