Full name of deceased: Granville Eugene Henderson I (Nickname: Pookie)
Age at Death: 92
Residence: Springfield, Missouri
Day and Date of Death: January 20th, 2026
Place of Death: Home

Life

Date of Birth: October 1st, 1933
Place of birth: Fulton, Missouri
Names of Parents: Winnifred Ann Pasley Henderson & James Redmond Henderson
Siblings: Alta Mae Elizabeth, Lily Mae Clyce, Juanita Emma Gertrude, Clifford Otha Lee Henderson, Barbara, Jean Henderson, Norma LeeAnn Henderson, James Russel Henderson – He was the baby of 11 siblings.
Nephews/Nieces: Thomas Clyce, Kenneth Galbreath, Russel Galbreath, Billie Galbreath, Annette Black, Jackie Davis, Mitchell Henderson, James Russel Henderson Jr., Peggy Henderson, Raymond Henderson, Dinah Henderson

Married and Loved
Linda Ann Logan
Lula B. Henderson
Doris Cox

Education:

Carver Elementary School (Fulton, Missouri)
Lincoln Lab High School (Jefferson City, Missouri)
Lincoln University-Bachelors Degree in Education (Jefferson City, Missouri)
Drury College-Masters Degree in Education (Springfield, Missouri)

Designations/Awards

NAACP Excellence Award
Best School District Administrator
Excellence in Education
Best Dressed in Springfield (10 years in a row)

Employment

Carver Elementary (Teacher)
Waynesville Elementary (Teacher)
Boyd Elementary (Principal)

Weaver Elementary (Principal)
Wilder Elementary (Principal)

Military Service

Rank: SGT
Branch of Service: Army
Job Description: Admin Clerk

Hobbies

Tennis
Bowling
Dancing

Attributes

Humorous
Highly Intellectual
Creative
Very bestowing
Charitable
Loving
Mentor
Dedicated

Survived by

Children

Lynette Ann Henderson (Daughter)
Granville Eugene Henderson II (Son)

Grandchildren:

Sherlonda Henderson
Cori Henderson
Moriah Julia Annelise Bennett

Great Grandchildren

Omar Brown
Shamar Brown
Kauri Henderson
Kier Henderson
Ma'quyia Henderson
Kloey Sage Bennett
Leland Gail Mattox
Crosslyn Belle Mattox
Malachi Samuel Bennett
Nevaeh Lynne Bennett

Great Grandchildren

5 Great Grandchildren

Nieces & Nephews

Kenneth Galbreath – Nephew
Russel Galbreath – Nephew
Thomas Clyce – Nephew
Jackie Davis – Niece
Mitchel Henderson – Nephew
Peggy Henderson
Raymond Henderson

Preceded in death by

Parents

James Redmond Henderson
Winifred Ann Pasley Henderson

Siblings

Alta Mae Elizabeth
Lily Mae Clyce
Jaunita Emma Gertrude
Clifford Otha Lee Henderson
Barbara Jean Henderson
Norma LeeAnn Henderson
James Russel Henderson

Pet

Scout

Married and Loved

Linda Ann Logan
Lula B. Henderson
Doris Cox

Nieces & Nephews

Annette Black
Dinah Henderson
Billie Galbreath
James Russel Henderson Jr.

Service information

February 28th, 2026
Officiating Pastor-Jim Mason

Reception

Schwitzer United Methodist Church (Springfield, Missouri)

Place of Interment

Springfield Veterans Cemetery

Funeral Home in Charge of Arrangements

Klinger-Cope Family Funeral Home at Rivermont (Springfield, Missouri)

Thank You's

Grant Coffman-A/V
Jackson Burlison-Livestream
Bradley Jent-Organist
Esther Clifton-Pianist

Ushers/Greeters

Bob Stueven
Fredrick Kline
Tom Little

Taps

David Ward

Reception

Marisa Di Tomassi and her team will be hosting

Quote

His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.
Matthew 25:21 KJV