Home Going Service

In Loving Memory

-Of-

Mr. Cedric Jamaal Henderson

Celebration Service

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Mt. Hebron Baptist Church

84 Franklin Street

Meriden, CT 06450

Officiating: Rev. Dr. Willie J. Young, Pastor

SUNRISE

03/12/1980

SUNSET

05/31/2011

Pallbearers Family & Friends

Interment Walnut Grove Cemetery

817 Old Colony Road

Meriden, CT 06451

Acknowledgement

Death Is The Soul’s Migration-

Life on earth is a transient affair, just a few years in which to prepare for a life

that is free from pain and tears; where time is not counted by hours or years.

For death is only the method God chose for the souls of those who by their ap-

prenticeship on earth proved worthy to dwell in the land of our Lord. So death

is not sad, it’s time for elation, a joyous transition. The Soul’s Migration into a

place where the soul is safe and free to live with God through eternity

-anonymous

In Appreciation The family of the late Mr. Cedric J. Henderson wishes to express this thought:

Perhaps you sang a lovely song, or sat quietly in a chair; Perhaps you sent

beautiful flowers, if so we saw them; Perhaps you were not there at all, just

thought of us on that day; Perhaps you rendered a service unseen, near at

hand or from afar; Whatever you did to console our hearts, We thank you so

much-Whatever the part. May God Bless You

We Thank You All, The Henderson Family

Services By Howard K. Hill Funeral Services

1287 Chapel Street

New Haven, Connecticut 06511

www.hkhfuneralservices.com

Life Sketch

Cedric Jamaal Henderson better known as “C.J.” entered

into eternal rest on Monday May 31st 2011. Cedric was born on

March 12th 1980 in Meriden, CT to the proud parents of Flossie and

Floyd Henderson.

Cedric graduated from Middletown High School in 1998.

While at Middletown High School he was player #57 for the foot-

ball team. He went on to attend College at Central Connecticut

State University. Cedric had a love for electronics and technology.

His close friends and family new him as “Mr. fix it”, he had a gift

for figuring out how to fix anything. He also had a love for cars.

Cedric leaves to cherish his loving memory: Son De’An-

drea Henderson, Father Floyd B. Henderson, Mother Flossie M.

Henderson, Sister Crystal D. Henderson, Fiancee Lindsay Smith,

Paternal Grandmother Martha M. Henderson, Uncles Martin D.

Henderson, Calvin N. Henderson and Sam Strater of Richmond

VA, Ronnie Henderson of Smoaks SC, Ronnie Burns of Troy NY

and Aunts Jacqueline Strater of Richmond VA, Florrie North of

Smoaks SC, Flourie Burns and Florence Shark of Troy, NY. Great

Aunts & Uncles Richard & Robbie Henderson of Philadelphia PA,

George & Charlotte Martin of Baltimore MD, Alfreda Yuille of

Clarkson, VA, Alice Jones of Spring Valley NY, Mozelle & George

Brothwaite of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Betsy Martin of Henderson,

NC, Elease Sally of Brooklyn, NY, Alice Elam Norlina, NC, Doro-

thy Adams of Richamond, VA, Otelia Boyd of Richmond, VA, and

Laura Ellison of Philadelphia, PA in addition to many cousins and

other loved ones.

Cedric Henderson was predeceased by his Maternal

Grandfather Sammie Henderson, Paternal Grandfather Benjamin

H. Henderson and Maternal Grandmother Minnie Henderson in

addition to his beloved Maternal and Paternal Uncles, George D.

Henderson of Richmond, VA, Sammie Henderson, Willie S. Hen-

derson, Daniel Henderson, and Grant Henderson all of Smoaks,

SC, in addition to many Maternal and Paternal Great Aunts and

Uncles .

In Loving Memory

Cedric Jamaal Henderson A.K.A "C.J."

March 12th 1980-May 31st 2011

A Son's Touch

Dear Daddy, I miss you so much already, you were my hero. I'm going to miss hanging out with you. There's so much we were going to do together. You were going to teach me how to drive when I turned 16 and give me

your car. Your were the coolest dad and everyone said I looked exactly like you. I will always remember you and keep you in my heart. I know you'll

be watching over me and waiting for me with open arms one day.

Just A Prayer Away

If your heart is heavy and filled with despair, And you think there is no one around to care, If your faith is weak and you’ve lost all hope, Your burden so heavy you just can’t cope-

“There can be a better, far brighter day, for God is just a prayer away.”

Reach out to him through earnest prayer, He’ll hear-for He is everywhere!

He’ll strengthen your faith and bring you Hope, and lift your burden when you can’t

Cope, and through it all-He’ll make it known That you are never, ever alone!

~ Doris A. Orth

Home Going Service

For

Cedric Jamaal Henderson

Rev. Dr. Willie J. Young, Officiating

ORDER OF SERVICE

Prelude ………………….....………….………………………….……….Organist

Processional………………………………………………….....Clergy and Family

Hymn…………………………..#340….……….What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Scripture Reading:

New Testament ….Psalms 23:1-6…...……………...Clergy

Old Testament …...John 14:1-6…..…….………...Clergy

Prayers of Comfort……………………...…………...………...………………Clergy

Selection…………………..………………….....Mt. Hebron Baptist Church Choir

Reflections…….…...…….(2 Minutes Please)………..………..Family and Friends

Solo …………………..………………………………....………Bro. John D. Preston

Reading of the Obituary

& Acknowledgements………………..……...………………..Sister Edith Williams

Selection……………….………………………..Mt. Hebron Baptist Church Choir

Eulogy……………...……………………………...Rev. Dr. Willie J. Young, Pastor

Recessional…………..…………Clergy, Family, Pall Bearers and Flower Bearers

Interment……………………………...…….…………….Walnut Grove Cemetery

The family will receive friends and family in the Rev. Dr. F.H. Hicks Fellowship

Hall following the graveside service.

"It's All About Timing"

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven;

2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up

that which is planted;

3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

4 A time to sleep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to

speak;

8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of pace

Life Moments of “CJ”