Frank Benjamin Henderson, Jr. aged 92, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully in his home on August 6, 2022.
Mr. Henderson was born October 29, 1929 to Clara Rule Henderson and Frank B. Henderson, Sr. in Wilmington, Delaware. After graduating from Brown Vocational School, he began his 37-year-long career with Diamond State Telephone Company. He served with the Delaware Air Force National Guard at New Castle County Air Force Base from 1951-1952, after which he married his wife, Margie McCandless. August 2, 2022 would have been their 70th wedding anniversary. A devoted husband, father of two, grandfather of five, and great-grandfather of seven, Frank spent his retired years on the craft fair circuit with Margie, where they sold stained glass suncatchers, jewelry, Moravian stars, and other exquisitely crafted items, which he made; caring for and loving his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; going on trips with AARP; volunteering with the Telephone Pioneers of America; going to the pool; and attending meetings of the Methodist Men at Aldersgate.
Mr. Henderson is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Linda Henderson and Harvey Price, and their children and spouses: Alan Price and Kristin Peers; Margo Price and Tim Dolzine, and their son Jack. He is also survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Angie Henderson, and Paul’s children and their spouses: Laura and Ian Williams, their daughters, Iona and Reya; Emily and Chris Gallagher, their children, Logan and Cailyn; Matthew and Kim Henderson, and their sons Blake and Luke. Mr. Henderson leaves behind countless friends at Aldersgate Methodist church, where he was very active, and Crestview Swim Club, where he enjoyed spending hours with his “pool family.” He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his wife Margie, his brother Jack, daughter-in-law Cathy, and many beloved friends.
Frank Benjamin Henderson, Jr.
Funeral Services
A memorial service, in celebration of Mr. Henderson’s beautiful life, will be held at Aldersgate Methodist Church, 2313 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803, at 11am on Saturday, August 13, 2022. A live stream will be available on the Aldersgate website. Reception at the church will follow. Burial will be private.
Kindly omit flowers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions with a note indicating the gift is in memory of Frank B. Henderson, Jr. may be sent to:
Amedisys, Inc.
3854 American Way, Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Or online at www.amedisys.com/about/foundation/
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