Ralph Larry Henderson, Jr., was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, April 30, 2026, after a lengthy illness.

Larry was born on Thursday, June 17, 1948, in Palatka, Florida to the late Ralph and Lucille Henderson. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Harold Henderson and David Henderson; sisters, Iris Rayl, Carolyn O’Neil, and Joyce Boddie. Larry was a member of the Teamsters Local 728, Atlanta for 40 years, driving for Roadway Express and Pat Salmon Trucking. He also was a truck driver for the entertainment movie industry in Atlanta for over 10 years. He enjoyed vacationing and fishing on Jekyll Island and always enjoyed planting his spring garden.

Larry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Debbie Henderson; daughter and son-in-law, Mechelle & Todd Wilkerson; granddaughters, Sara & A.J. Smith, Allison Rawson, and Emily Wilkerson; great-grandchildren, Ella Rose Wilkerson, Kolton Rawson and Kameren Rawson; sister, Barbara Allen; numerous nieces and nephews and their families.

Funeral services for Mr. Larry Henderson will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. in the Sherrell Memorial Chapel with Reverend Jason Branson officiating. Interment will follow in Jackson City Cemetery. Friends may visit the family on Monday morning from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service. In lieu of flowers, the family request that you contribute to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital - www.stjude.org/donate

Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.westburyfuneralhomes.com

Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home, 212 East College Street, Jackson, GA, is serving the Henderson family.