Gerald Dale Henderson's Obituary
Gerald Dale Henderson, age 74, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021 at 11:50 a.m. at his home.
Gerald was born on November 6, 1946 in DuQuoin, IL, a son to Earl and Opal (McCurdy) Henderson. He married Lynn Roberta Hagen and of this union two children were born and later in life, on August 21, 1997, he married Nancy Gail Richard in Paducah, KY and she preceded him in death on February 28, 2017. Gerald was a construction worker and had worked for E.T. Simonds. He had proudly served in the United States Army as Staff Sergeant and was a Vietnam Veteran. He was a member of local #773 in Marion, IL.
Survivors include his one son, Jeffery Scott Henderson; and one daughter, Michelle Martelli.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two wives, Lynn Roberta Henderson and Nancy Henderson; and one brother, James Henderson.
Gerald's wishes were to be cremated and no service will be held.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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