Craig Edwin “Pappy” Henderson, age 69 of Carolina, WV, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at his residence. He was born July 22, 1952 at Waynesburg, PA, a son of Mary Jo (Henderson) Morris of Schenectady, NY and the late Rex Morris.
He is survived by his wife Barbara Ellen Riggs Henderson of Carolina, with whom he was married to for 44 years; two children, Nikki (Jason) Tennant of Carolina, and Olen Henderson of Carolina; two grandsons, Keegun McCullough and fiancé Shelby King of Fairmont, and Kade Tennant of Carolina; a nephew and niece, Mark (Kate) Giemza of Schenectady, NY and Sarah (Dave) Kline of Galway, NY; and his dog Bonnie.
In addition to his father, Craig was preceded in death by a son, Marshall; a sister, Carma Jo Giemza; and a brother-in-law, Paul Giemza.
Craig worked at the Bank of Wadestown for 22 years, as well as Golub Corp. having retired with 20 years of service in their Accounting Dept. He always followed the political news and read extensively. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his grandsons.
Direct cremation was chosen as Craig’s final method of disposition. A visitation will be held at Masters Funeral Home in Mannington, WV on Friday, December 17, 2021 from 1-3:00pm with a memorial service beginning at 3:00pm with Dr. Evangelist Michael P. Reese officiating. On-line condolences may be left for the family at www.mastersfuneralhomewv.com or the funeral home facebook page. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kenya Mission, in care of the Mannington Church of Christ, 706 E Main St., Mannington, WV 26582.
Condolences
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time, Marion County Senior Citizens.
Barb:
Please accept my sincere condolences on Craig's passing. I was reminiscing this past Saturday with Cliff & Diane Lange about the times when we worked with Craig. I learned this morning that Craig passed. Again, my sincere condolences to you, Olen and your entire family.
Mary Jo, Barb and Family
My prayers to all of you during this most difficult time. It isn't easy losing a loved one around the holidays and suddenly.
I know what you are going through as I went through this last year at this time. May family and friends comfort you during this time.
Barb,
Taylor and I send our love and support. We loved our time with Craig at Golub so very much.
Claire Pugliese
Olen and Mrs. Henderson,
My heart breaks for you and your family. I remember Mr. Henderson fondly. Sending all my love and prayers to you both during this extremely difficult time.
Barb, so sorry to hear of Craigs' passing and I want to extend my prayers and warmest thoughts to you and your family.
I enjoyed working with Craig at Golub. We would have some good conversations and he was always respectful and considerate of others. He was a kind and gentle soul.
Brenda
So sorry to hear of Craig’s passing. We fondly remember all of our chats when he’d be walking the dog in the neighborhood. Rich & Cheryl Little, Rotterdam, NY
So sorry for Craig's passing. He was always so gracious to me. Barb, it was nice working with both of you. I hope you and your family can find peace. God bless all of you.
Barb, so sorry for your loss. Craig was always so gracious to me. I enjoyed working with both of you. May you and your family find peace at this awful time.
Barb, Sorry to hear of Craig's passing. I worked with Craig at Golub and enjoyed our conversations. Craig had a good heart and he was a gentle soul.
Warmest condolences to you and your family.
Brenda
Barb, so sorry but know I’m thinking about you. Take care❤️🙏