Ricky D. Henderson, age 62, of Marshall, died Sunday, July 3, 2022, at his home.

At Rick’s request, he will be cremated, and no services will be held. A private gathering for loved ones will take place at a later date.

To show their appreciation to Crossroads Hospice for the excellent care they provided Rick in the past three years, the family suggests memorials to Crossroads Hospice Charitable Foundation at crhcf.org/donate or, another memorial option, is to help raise awareness of pulmonary fibrosis via the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at

https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/PFFTribute/RickHenderson.

Born June 27, 1960, in Marshall, Rick was the youngest child of Virgie Irene Payton and Joseph Lee Henderson. On July 25, 1978, Rick married his high-school sweetheart and soulmate, Lori Johnson. Rick and Lori lived lovingly and loyally hand in hand for 44 years.

In addition to his grieving widow, Rick will be deeply missed by his daughter, Trisha Henderson-Brown, and her husband, Jay Brown, of Columbia. Rick is also survived by a son, Jason Henderson of Cassville.

Rick lived in Marshall most of his life, graduating from Marshall High School before serving as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. After being stationed as a construction equipment operator for the next seven years in such places as Grand Forks, N.D., and Wichita, Kan., Rick was honorably discharged. Rick then worked for around 10 years as a sandblaster and dedicated 20 years to the wire-rope industry.

Additional survivors include three sisters, Mary Canon of Sedalia, Carolyn Riley of Marshall, and Virginia “Jenny” Henderson of Sedalia; three brothers, Wayne Henderson of Marshall, Dale Henderson of Marysville, Kan., Bobby Henderson of Zephyrhills, Fla.; a mother-in-law, Norma Johnson of Sedalia; a sister-in-law, Lisa Bridges of rural Marshall; a brother-in-law, Mike Johnson of Marshall; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in death by two brothers, Lavern Henderson and Gene Henderson.