Mr. Fredrick Henderson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On March 12, 1960, in Pell City, Alabama, Maxine Gilbert and the late O'Dell Gilbert welcomed to the world a son who was given the name Fredrick Henderson. At a young age, Fredrick accepted Christ and became a member of First Baptist Missionary Church in Riverside, Alabama where he attended for many years. He received his formal education in the St. Clair County School System and was a graduate of Pell City High School. After completing high school, Fredrick dedicated four years of service to his country by serving in the United States Marines. On August 1, 1981, he received the honor of being appointed as Corporal. He was later honorably released from active duty and transferred to the Marine Corps Reserve. Prior to his transfer, Fredrick was the recipient of the Rifle Sharpshooter Badge, Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal. Once completing his devotion to his country, Fredrick made Seneca, South Carolina his home and began working at West Point Stevens as a forklift operator for over 22 years before he became injured and could no longer work. Fredrick enjoyed spending time with his family, grilling, and was an avid sports fan being a loyal and devoted die-hard Auburn fan. He loved the Auburn "War Eagles" Football Team. On Saturday evening, June 18, 2022, while in the care of St. Vincent's Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama, Fredrick peacefully accepted the call of his Master and transitioned to his heavenly home for eternal rest joining his father O'Dell Gilbert, grandmother, Ella Henderson and several uncles. Fredrick's memories will forever live on in the hearts of his loving and devoted wife of 33 years, Tawanda Faye Henderson of Pell City; two daughters, Lashae Henderson of Killeen, Texas and Saquae Henderson of Pell City; two sons, Demetrius Stockdale of Tuscaloosa and Justin Webb of Seneca, South Carolina; mother, Maxine Gilbert, Seneca South Carolina; brothers, Tony Gilbert, Stefan (Missy) Gilbert, James (Michelle) Gilbert, Seneca, South Carolina, Clarence (Granita) Turner of Heflin, Alabama and Bernard Turner of Lincoln, Alabama; sisters, Angela Gilbert and Sharon (Gary) Morris of Seneca, South Carolina, Bernice Groce of Lincoln, Alabama and Valerie (Hosea) Stockdale of Talladega, Alabama; three aunts, Louise Henderson of Riverside, Alabama, Katherine Henderson and Bobby Ann Henderson of New Jersey; four grandchildren, Jarrell Nolan Martin, Emory Joseph Webb, Luke James Webb and Markeith Stockdale; two sisters-in-law, Bonderie Rowe of Eastaboga, Alabama and Sandra (Neal)White of Lincoln, Alabama; mother-in-law, Harriett Gover of Lincoln, Alabama and father-in-law, Samuel (Alice) Williams of Ashville, Alabama; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins. Other relatives and friends.

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Mr. Fredrick Henderson

March 12, 1960 - June 18, 2022