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Samuel Lee Henderson, Sr.

December 24, 1950 - March 3, 2025

Samuel Lee Henderson Sr., 74, was born on December 24th,1950 in Paris, Texas to Clemon Henderson and Elizabeth Frierson-Henderson.

He was married for 49 years to the love of his life, Marie Henderson, who preceded him in death. They have 3 children: Sam Henderson Jr., Jeannie Brown and Jennifer Alban and 7 grandkids: Matthew Alban, Marcus Alban, Sam Henderson III, Savonte Henderson, Basil Brown Jr., JaBreya Brown and Sariah Henderson. He retired from Jostens Yearbook after 39 years of service. One of his greatest joys was to listen to his Blues. He loved to play Dominoes (Big Six), Bingo, and watch is westerns. He will be missed.

Sam is preceded in death by both parents; brothers: Fred Henderson, Gerald Henderson, Billy Henderson, Clemon Henderson Jr., Mike Henderson, Joe Henderson and Jerry Johnson; and sisters: Joyce Manning, Frita Johnson and Luvella Henderson.

Sam is survived by his children and his grandkids; brothers: Horace Henderson, Carl Henderson, William Henderson, Stanley Henderson J.C. Johnson and Donnie Johnson; sisters: Thelma Lucas, Rhonda Frierson, Irene Henderson, Anne Henderson, May Henderson, Becky Henderson-McGinnis, Julie Johnson and Barbara Johnson.

Rest In Peace Dad. We Love You.

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Past Services

Visitation/Wake
Bowser-Johnson Funeral Chapel, Southwest 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS, USA
March 21, 2025 5:00 pm
Memorial Service
Bowser-Johnson Funeral Chapel, Southwest 6th Avenue, Topeka, KS, USA
March 22, 2025 11:00 am
Repast
Garfield Community Center, 1600 Northeast Quincy Street, Topeka, Kansas 66608, USA
March 22, 2025 1:30 pm