Rickey Leon Henderson

July 6, 1947 - September 20, 2016

Rickey L. Henderson was called home to be with the Lord on September 20, 2016. As he had wished, he was able to spend his final hours in the comfort of his own home with his loving wife. Rick was born in Pensacola, Florida on July 6, 1947. He spent many years working a variety of jobs. He was a mechanic, D.O.D. contractor in Kuwait, farrier and rodeo rider. He greatly enjoyed being one with the road while cruising on his 1983 FXRT. One might say however his greatest accomplishment was being the wonderful husband to Lynda. The years of their marriage were filled with love and compassion. He is predeceased by his father Leaon Henderson. He is survived by his mother, Jacqueline Henderson; wife, Lynda Henderson; sisters, Terri Church (Wayne) and Maureen Weier (Johnny); children, David Benfield, Susan Calebro (Jon), and Donald Matthies; granddaughters, Cassandra, Adrianna and Gabriella Calebro; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Al Newman III and staff and Novant Hospice for their kindness and their care. A service to celebrate Rick’s life will be held at Robinson Presbyterian Church, 9424 Harrisburg Rd., Charlotte on Sunday October 2nd at 4pm. Following the service, please join the family in the church fellowship hall for a reception. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in Rick’s name to the Wounded Warrior Project; https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org/default.aspx?tsid=72