To Infinity and Beyond The fountain of youth found in your demise Live forever in the sky Star dust returned to its rightful place Obliteration What a saving grace Now commence your moment of infinity! Lovingly your grand-daughter, Arielle Howze JOHN HENDERSON December 29, 1925- February 7, 2015 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT The family of Mr. John Henderson wishes to express our sincere thanks for the flowers and other expressions of love during our time of bereavement Revelation 14:13 Then I heard a voice from heaven say, "Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on." "Yes," says the Spirit, "they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them." MEMORIAL SERVICE Friday, February 13, 2015 11:30 am Redemption Fellowship Church 418 Highway 279 Fayetteville, GA 30214 Rev. Bob Edmiston - Officiating Obituary Mr. John Henderson transitioned from this life on Saturday, February 7, 2015, at Veterans Administration Hospital in Decatur, Georgia. In his 89 years he has successfully fought many illnesses in his body without complaining. He knew how to fight the good fight. He was born on December 29, 1925, in Smithville, Georgia. At the age of four, his mother Sylvia relocated to Youngstown, Ohio with her four children, Beatrice Rosie, John, and his two younger siblings, Effie, and Charles (all of whom are now deceased). In 1944, John joined the United States Army and fought in World War II. On returning home he began his education at Youngstown University. He met Juanita Jarvis and was married. Through this union he had three daughters: Stephanie (Lavesta) Washington, Denise (Robert) Howze, and Juanita Marie Swain, who preceded him in death. As his family grew he left school and was employed for over 30 years with U.S. Steel. Once retired he was quick to tell you, "U.S. Steel paid me to work and I did, now they pay me not to work so I don't!" Like his younger brother, John became a passionate motorcycle rider and a member of the "Afro Dogs" motorcycle club of Youngstown. He was a member of the Masons and the local VFW, where he served as Chaplain. He helped care for his mother Sylvia Pilson until her death. He was an avid Bible reader and would read it in its entirety yearly. John moved to Fayetteville, Georgia in 2003, and was introduced to Redemption Fellowship by a family friend, Joan Mills. He developed a fondness for the Church and for Pastor Mike and Renee Higgins. He maintained his love for the Church until his death. His weakness was his sweet tooth, which his grandchildren were well aware of, but his strength was his sweet spirit. When they went missing on visits to Opa's house, you would always find them in his room. John was known to be the first to arrive at every neighborhood party and the last to leave. He was truly a community man and a man of many communities and will be missed by them all. He is survived by two younger brothers, Albert Lateef, and Acey Pilson, two daughters, 7 grandchildren, Benjamin Henderson, Catherine, Christiaan, Taylor, and Clarence Swain, Arielle and Ava Howze. Seven great-grandchildren, Eve and Chloe Henderson, Damonte' and Aziah Willingham, Laquan, Lyriq and Karter Williams, sisters in love, Marlie Byrd, and Leola Henderson, nephews, nieces, cousins, and a host of family. Order of Service Processional. ....................Living Worship Musicians Prelude........................... Living Worship Musicians Song............................Living Worship Praise Team Scripture... ...John 14:1-6................E1der Frank Brown Prayer.......................................Elder Frank Brown Personal Reflections Obituary: Read Silently Song... .............. .............Living Worship Praise Team Eulogy......................................Rev. Bob Edmiston Honor Guard Acknowledgement Recessional -Repast- Redemption Fellowship Church Fellowship Hall