Oliver W. Henderson Sr.

On the evening of Sept. 28, 2008 at 2:24 p.m. at the Southside Regional Medical Center, God called home one of his own, Mr. Oliver W. "Ollie" Henderson Sr. of 11613 Quaker Road, Dinwiddie, Va.

He was the fourth born to Mr. Hawthron and Mrs. Bertha Henderson on June 12, 1968. Oliver was raised and obtained his education in the Dinwiddie County Public School System, graduating class of 1988. At an early age Oliver made Jesus the head of his life and joined the Big Bethel Baptist Church. He was employed for 17 years by the B.P Short and Pavement Company. He was a member of the Butterwood Hunting Club, and had many hobbies but fishing was his passion.

Oliver was a devoted family man who loved his wife, children, and family. He believed in lending a helping hand to those in need. You could find "Ollie" on any given day telling jokes and giving good advice. His motto that he lived by was, "You should never look down on a man unless you are picking him up."

He leaves to cherish his memories: a helpmate of eight years, Mrs. Shonda Henderson of Dinwiddie, Va.; the apple of his eyes, his three children, Shekiria Rawlings and "Daddies Boy" Oliver Jr., and ShayRod Rawlings, all of Dinwiddie Va.; his life givers, Mr. and Mrs. Hawthron Henderson of Dinwiddie, Va.; four siblings, Darlene Shepperson (Carl), Jerome (Tonya) and Dywane Henderson, and Luther (Zorana) Smith, all of Dinwiddie, Va.; a mother and father-in-law, Mr. Jeff and Jeantte Crittendon of Brunswick; a brother-in-law, Terry Crittendon of Brunswick; a sister-in-law, Pam Brown of Emporia; three godchildren, Michael, Amanda, and Latoya Johnson, all of Petersburg, Va.; seven uncles, Willie, Rorris (Amy G.), Alvin (Rose), James Coleman, Leandrew (Gloria), all of Dinwiddie Va., David, Alton (Mary), Glenn and Alton (Mary) Henderson of New Jersey.; four aunts, Shirley Hartwell of McKenney Va., Doris Smith of Waverly, Va., Henrietta Henderson of New Jersey and Dorothy Coleman of Waverly; one great uncle, Frank (Geraldine) Coleman of McKenny, Va.; two great aunts, Henrietta Manson and Genvea Nunually, all of Petersburg, Va.; a host of nieces and nephews that he loved dearly among them devoted Jessica, Jermon Jr., Jerell, and Janee Henderson; cousins and friends, among them devoted Tom, Frankie, Smiley, and Donovan Jones. A special role model whom he called uncle, James Lassiter, and a God-fearing lady whom he loved like an aunt, Ruby Lee Warren.

A funeral will be held at noon on Friday, Oct. 3, 2008 at the Big Bethel Baptist Church, with the pastor, the Rev. A.L. Williams, officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, McKenney, 478-4411.