Charles Benton Henderson

Charles Benton Henderson, 87, of Lewisport, passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital.  He was born on September 2, 1931 in Lewisport to the late Benton and Polina Gorman Henderson.  Charles was a 23 year veteran of The United States Air Force, serving his country during the Vietnam War.  He loved spending time with his family, being outdoors and going to town to drink coffee with his buddies.  Charles was preceded in death by his brother, Bobby Henderson.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Louise Henderson; children, Nancy Dunlap of Tucson, AZ, Becky Monetathchi of Lewisport and David (Marcella) Henderson of Lewisport; grandchildren, Dana (Gary) Fisher, Jacob (Julie) Dunlap, Peyton (Russell) Jackson, Alexa (Charlie) Estes and Nick (Allison) Henderson; 10 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; siblings, Michal (Bobby Robertson) Powers and James (Jean) Henderson; a sister in law, Betty Sue Henderson; special “daughter” Renee (Chuck Mills) Alito along with several nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 1 pm on Monday December 17, 2018 at Gibson & Son Funeral Home, Lewisport with burial following in Henderson Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Sunday from 4 pm until 7 pm and Monday from 11 am until service time at the funeral home. 

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