Charles Henderson

Charles Morris Henderson, 74, of Lumberton, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at Christus Hospital-St. Elizabeth, Beaumont. He was born on August 9, 1944, to Elizabeth Whitehead Henderson and Hubert Morris Henderson, in McAllen, and was a United States Army veteran. Charles retired in 1992 as a Captain with Beaumont Police Department after 26 years of service. After his retirement, he was a private investigator and process server. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who loved taking care of all of his girls, including his beautiful granddaughter.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Jerry Lou Henderson; daughters, Lisa Michelle Cecil and her husband, Mike, of Grapeland and Debra Lynn Henderson of Cedar Park; brothers, Herschel Henderson and his wife, Louise, of Buda and Robert David “Buddy” Henderson and his wife, Darlene, of Marshall; granddaughter, Taylor Nicole Benoit of Bridge City; brother-in-law, Corky Johnson and his wife, Mary, of Lumberton; sister-in-law, Judy Weinburger and her husband, Gary, of Porter; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and nephew, Kevin Wayne Johnson.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Beaumont Police Officers Association (BPOA), P.O. Box 3121, Beaumont, Texas 77703.

His arrangements are pending under the direction of Broussard’s, 1650 North Major Drive, Beaumont. 409-866-3838