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HENDERSON, Merce “Earl” 1947-2016

HENDERSON, BOSS, HOLMES

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 6/1/2017 at 16:19:47

July 18, 1947 - July 7, 2016

Funeral Service:
Thursday, July 14, 2016 at 11:00 am
Shilliam Avenue Church of God in Christ
307 Shillam Avenue
Waterloo, Iowa

Burial:
Fairview Cemetery of Waterloo

Merce Earl Henderson was born July 18, 1947, to the late Allen and Ida Bell (Boss) Henderson in Sardis, Mississippi. He was the seventh of ten brothers. Earl married Rita Lee Holmes on October 4, 1966 at City View Temple COGIC in Waterloo, Iowa. He enjoyed cars and owned a cherry red 1963 Chevrolet that his children remember fondly. Earl was an outstanding husband, father and provider for his family.

Earl left this world on the seventh day of the seventh month at seven o’clock – God’s perfect number. His work was complete.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Jenette L. Henderson; four brothers: James Earl, Joe Louis, James Allen, and Rev. Robert Henderson; and one sister, Katie Mae Hurt.

He leaves to cherish his wife; two sons, Anthony C. Holmes and Anthony C. Bolden both of Waterloo; three daughters: Tonia M. Henderson, Marshell L. (Patrick) Henderson Shelley, and JaPula R. (Tony) Henderson Johnson all of Waterloo; eight grandsons, three granddaughters; twenty-one great-grandchildren; five brothers: Will (Betty) Henderson, Larry (Lillian) Henderson of Sardis, MS, Clarence (Ida) Henderson of Atlanta, GA, Mack (Dorothy) Henderson, Frank (Marteen) Henderson all of Waterloo, and Tommie Jones Henderson of Chicago, IL; a special sister-in-law, Rubynette Robinson; and brother-in-law Raymond Holmes all of Waterloo.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Source: Parrott and Wood Funeral Home website


 

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