Mr. Anthony Furman “Tony” “Papa T” Henderson, I, age 60, husband of Teresa Bobo Henderson of 701 Toney Rd. Union went home to be with the Lord, Friday, March 26, 2021.

Mr. Henderson was born in Union, February 14, 1961, a son of the late Furman and Sara Crocker Henderson. He was a graduate of Union High School and Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. Mr. Henderson was formerly employed at Dutchman Correctional Facility and had worked in the fast-food industry. He had served as Minister of Music at Lakeside Baptist Church and was a member of Mon Aetna Baptist Church where he worked with the youth and was a Sunday School teacher.  Mr. Henderson also coached softball, baseball and football.

Surviving in addition to his wife of 42 years, Teresa, are a daughter, Morgan Rholetter and husband Allen; two sons, Anthony F. Henderson, II, and wife Katy and Gordon Henderson and wife Nicole; four grandchildren, Sarah Henderson, Kavelin Rholetter, Michael Henderson and Christopher Henderson and his faithful companion, Max. Mr. Henderson was predeceased by a brother, Lester Gene Henderson.

            The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff and nurses of Crescent Hospice and Kindred Homehealth Care for their care and support shown to Tony and his family during his illness.

            A memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM Monday, March 29, 2021, at Mon Aetna Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Chris Gulledge and Rev. Brian Redding. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

            Memorials may be made to Mon Aetna Baptist Church, Youth Ministries, 1431 Lockhart Hwy., Union, SC 29379 or to the American Kidney Fund, 11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, MD  20852.

            The family will be at the home, 701 Toney Rd., Union.