POWDERLY, KY., Sammie Leon Henderson, 71, of Powderly passed away on Friday, September 1, 2023 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. He was born in Powderly, KY on May 18, 1952 the son of Edgar Leo Henderson and Cora Imogene Tucker Henderson. He was a member and deacon at Duvall’s Chapel General Baptist Church and was a UMWA coal miner. He loved more than anything his granddaughter Lilly and his family and he was devoted to singing of his faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Heather Leigh Henderson.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years Janette Henderson of Greenville, his daughter Holly (Brandon) Reynolds of Bremen, his granddaughter Lilly Reynolds, and a sister Shirley Clements of Greenville.
Visitation will be held at Duvall’s Chapel Church on Sunday, September 3, 2023 from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM.
Funeral services will be held at Duvall’s Chapel General Baptist Church on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at 5:00 PM with Pastor Gary Embry officiating. Burial will follow in Nebo Cemetery in Nebo, KY. Gary’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.