Celebration of Life Jesse Henderson, Jr., July 12, 1943-July 28, 2017, Saturday, September 30, 2017, 11:00 AM, St. James United Methodist Church, 3000 Webb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, Georgia 30009, Rev. Dr. Michael t. McQueen, Sr., Pastor Officiating

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ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
3000 WEBB BRIDGE ROAD ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA 30009
Rev. Dr. Michael T. McQueen, Sr. PLMtor Officiating

CHRISTIAN, HUSBAND, FATHER, ENGINEER AND FRIEND
Jesse Henderson,Jr., 74, departed this life on Friday,July28, 2017 at home surrmmded by family. Born July 12, 1943 in Brunswick, Georgia to Mollie Turner Henderson and ]esse Henderson, Sr, who both predeceased him.
At an early age, Jesse accepted Jesus Christ and joined St Athanasius Episcopal Church in Brunswick, GA and was very active as a youth. He attended Seneca Community Church, Gennantown, MD and St. James United Methodist Church, Alpharetta, GA with his family.
Mr. Henderson graduated with honors from Risley High School, in Brunswick, GAin 1961, serving as the class president. At Talladega College, Talladega, AL, Jesse joined Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. and was class Vice-president. He graduated with a degree in Chemistry in 1965. In 1974, he obtained a Master ofScience degree from State University of , New York at Binghamton, School of Management, in Management and Organizational Behavior. In 1978, he helped to establish the Kappa Nu graduate chapter for Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. in Endicott, NY and served as its first president.
' Mr. Henderson joined IBM as a Process Engineer in Owego, NY, in 1966 and was appointed Manager ofa manufacturing department in 1968. He later joined the Personnel organization, and in 1975, Jesse was named Administrator of Equal Opportunity Programs for IBM's Federal Systems Division (FSD). During subsequent years, Mr. Henderson was appointed to va.tious management positions with increasing responsibilities at multiple sites including Gaithersburg, MD and Manassas, VA. In 1983, he was appointed Director ofPersonnel for FSD and later Director ofHuman Resources and Communications in 1993.
With the sale ofiBM Federal Systems Company to Loral Corporation in 1994, Mr. Henderson was named Vice President, Management Services, Loral Federal Systems. He continued in that position with Lockheed Martin Federal Systems following the merger ofLoral with Lockheed Martin in April 1996. He was named Vice President, Human Resources for the C31 & Systems Integration Sector, one of six primary operating sectors of Lockheed Martin Corporation, in January , 1997. Mr. Henderson retired from Lockheed Martin Corporation in 2002.
Upon his retirement, Jesse accepted an executive volunteer assignment at Talladega College managing the Enrollment Management Division, which consisted of the Admissions, Recruitment, and Financial Aid processes. After recognizing that many students find themselves with a shortfall in funding and are unable to complete their education, Jesse established the "Jesse Henderson Emergency Fund" to provide the needed assistance.
Mr. Henderson volunteered and served in various community leadership positions, most notably as a member ofthe Board of Directors of the Greater Washington, D.C. Urban League, and President of Talladega College National Alumni
Association and Alumni Representative to the Board ofTrustees. Mr. Henderson additionally served as a member ofthe
Talladega College Board ofTrustees.
'In 2007, Mr. Henderson moved to Alpharetta, GA to enjoy his love for golf.
. Mr. Henderson was married to Johnnie Ann Brown and to this union acaring da%ohter, Teresa Lynn was born. After being transferred to Gaithersburg, MD, Jesse met his best friend and companion Carolyn Walker and they were married May 27, 1978; to this union alovingsonJesse III was born.
Jesse is survived by his wife, Carolyn Walker Henderson; his daughter Teresa Lynn Henderson, Washington, D.C.; his son, Jesse (Leyla) Henderson III, Gaithersburg, MD and grandson Cyrus Henderson, Gaithersburg, MD. His siblings Mary Wilmore, Ethel Williams, John Henderson and Clyde Henderson preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his passing his brother Richard (Alfreida) Henderson and Joseph UoAnn) Anderson, both of Brunswick, GA. and sister Marjorie Henderson, New York, NY, plus numerous in-laws, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

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REV. DR. MlCHAEL T. MCQ!JEEN , OFFlClATlNG
PROCESSIONAL
"There'.:! a SwedJ Sweet Spirit"
SONG OF PRAISE
'To God he the Glory"
SCRIPTURE READINGS
Old Tutament: Pt~alm 25rd New Te.Jtament: RefJelation.J 7:1-7
Rev. Tariq Z Cumming.J
PRAYER OF COMFORT
Rev. Dr. Michael T. McQueen
MUSICAL SELECTION
"/ Want Je.JtM to Walk With Me" Mr.J. Peggy Ander.Jon
EXPRESSIONS (3 MlNUTES PLEASE)
Mr. Richard Seraydarian -IBM Corporation Mr. George WaLden -Lockheed Martin Corporation
/11/r. MitcheL Da.Jher II- Fraternity Brother /11/r. Harry Coa.:~um- TaLLaJega College Trtt.Jtee
Mr. WilLiam Barron Oalccrum -Friend
MUSICAL SELECTION
"It i.J WeLL With My Soul" Mr. Jacoh Jonu
EULOGY
Rev. R. Douglat! Force (Retired) Hine.JfJi!leJ Georgia
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
St. Jame.J United Methodi.Jt Church Pa.Jtoral Staff
CLOSING REMARKS
Rev. Dr. Michael T. McQueen
RECESSIONAL
A repa.1t wiLL be held at Polo Golfand Country Club 6300 Polo Club Dril'e I CummingJ GA 30040

How do you know the measure of a man? Is it through the life he leads?
Is it through his path of integrity, That he never would concede?
Do you know the measure of a man When he stares into your eyes?
When his love and kindness fills you And his spirit you can't disguise.
Can you see the measure ofa man? Who smiles throughout his pain. Who always embraced the sunshine And laughed through all the rain.
I have seen the measure of a man Whose family hold him dear,
Who's strength was inspirational And intent always sincere.
I have known the measure of a man. One who touched your heart,
Who the angels softly spoke to and who From us now must part.
Remember that the measure of this Man shall never fade or be lost And the love he brought into our Lives will never be forgot.
Softly we will speakofhim To chase pain away
And the love we share between us Will unite us again someday.


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HERBERT PIGROM, JR. ROBERT CASON SOL GRAHAM
FREDERICK WILSON JAMES BOOKER
MANDELL JACKSON
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ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED PHI PHI OMEGA CHAPTER MEMBERS
THE FAMILY OF JESSE HENDERSON WISHES TO EXTEND SINCERE THANKS AND DEEP GRATITUDE FOR THE MANY EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY AND
OTHER COURTESIES EXTENDED DURING OUR BEREAVEMENT. YOUR THOUGHTFULNESS AND CONCERN HAS LIFTED OUR SPIRITS AND PRO-
VIDED US WITH A GREAT SOURCE OF COMFORT. MAY GOD IN HIS INFINITE WISDOM BLESS EACH OF YOU!
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