of England, AR
January 1, 1939 - May 6, 2017
Darrell Y. Henderson, 78, of England, Arkansas went to be with the Lord Saturday May 6, 2017. He was born in Pettus, Arkansas to C.P. and Aubrey Lee Henderson on January 1, 1939.
Darrell was married to his high school sweetheart, Bobbie Lynn Adams for 57 years. As a member of First Baptist Church in England, he always led his family as a follower of Christ. He was forever involved in his three son's lives, even from the beginning. He was President of the school board at the school they attended, England Academy.
Darrell was known for his co-ownership of Dean-Henderson Equipment and his involvement with Mid-South Farm Equipment Association. He was an avid hunter as a member of the Duck Bowl Hunting Club. Darrell got the majority of his enjoyment from making others laugh. He made it a personal goal to make everyone he came in contact with laugh, and more often than not, he was successful. He loved watching his grand kids and great-grand kids in all of their activities. He will forever be known as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, his sister and brother-in-law, Bettye and Bob Frizzell.
He is survived by his wife, Bobbie, one brother; Ronnie Henderson (Susan), three sons; Dee Henderson (Shelley), Adam Henderson (Robyn) and Matt Henderson (Wendy), eight grand children; Tyler Henderson (Michelle), Nick Hillis (Haley), KK Hillis, Hayden Henderson, Travis Henderson, Hannah Glover, Logan Glover and Rebecca Glover, three great-grandchildren; Madisyn Henderson, Case Henderson and Jace Hillis along with numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Services for Darrell will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at First Baptist Church with visitation one hour before at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow at Mulberry Cemetery in England, Arkansas. Services are being handled by Roller England Funeral Home (501) 842-3939.
Family request memorials to be made to First Baptist Church of England 201 E. Haywood Street England, Arkansas 72046.
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So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" ( 3) Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, (4 ) who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. With deepest sympathy.
We are so sorry for your loss and will be praying for all the family.May God comfort all of you at this time.
My prayers and condolences are with Darrell's family at this time and in the days to come. May God bless you.
Melvin Standridge
My prayers to you all in the passing of Mr Darrell. He was always ready with a joke, and certainly brightened Dad's days during his illness. Praying God's healing and grace during the days, weeks, and months ahead. May sweet memories help heal the heartache of today.
Prayers for this sweet family. He was always telling a good joke.
Eddie, Shawn and I are so sorry for your loss. Darrell was a lot of fun and always had something funny to say to make me laugh. I know he will be deeply missed.
FATHER GOD I ask Your peace, mercy, and grace on the Henderson family as they travel this path of grief! May Your HOLY SPIRIT be a comfort for them and their friends! FATHER I thank you for the few moments I spent with him this week, and I ask a special blessing for his wife. Only You are worthy of praise FATHER, and I thank You for all Your many blessings. I pray these things in the mighty name of JESUS AMEN!
I was terribly saddened to hear of Darrell's passing. I so enjoyed his great wit and dry humor at family gatherings. He could make me laugh at any situation, and had the best stories. He is very loved and will be greatly miss. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. All my love.
Pat
Bobbie & Family,
Our class reunions will never be the same without him. Darrell was so special to all of us, especially those of us who had known him all our lives. He was truly one of a kind and the best at everything he did. The minute he entered the room, it lit up with his laughter and fun. He was just a joy to be around. There'll never be another Darrell and he'll always be loved, remembered, and missed. Our love and condolences to all of you and everyone who loved him as we did.
I want to send my sincere condolences to the family. You are in my prayers at this difficult time. I understand your loss.
Bobby, Dee, Matt, Adam so sorry for your loss. Darrel was a special man. He will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family! I will always remember those smoked hams he shared with our family!
We are so sorry for your loss. Mr. Henderson's personality will be missed by all who knew him. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Donna & Gary Archer
Bobbie Lynn. I was sad to see of the passing of your beloved husband , Darrell. Many great memories of our times in England and wanted you to know that you and your family are in my heart and prayers.
Love,
Shelvie Jean.