John C. Henderson

December 13, 2018

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John Clifton Henderson, 75, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Fleur Heights Center for Wellness and Rehab in Des Moines.

He was born July 22, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa to Rodney and Esther (Nelson) Henderson. He graduated from Des Moines Tech High School. He served four years in the Army and then went on to work for Lennox, and most recently in the Gas Department for MidAmerican Energy for over 20 years. He was married to Carol S. Henderson who preceded him in death in 2011. John enjoyed fishing and going to the races, both NASCAR and sprint car races. One of the things he looked forward to the most was visiting his lake home at Lake Ponderosa in Montezuma, Iowa.

John is survived by his daughter, Jill Stubbs; daughter, Jody Stubbs; grandchildren, Alec, Brooklyn, Chase, Zane, Nick, Danyelle and Donnie; brothers, Everette (Twila) Henderson and Robert (Barbara) Henderson; sister-in-law, Brenda Henderson; special care-takers: friends, Margie and Dave Jones, niece Gayle Murray and sister-in-law, Helen (Rodney) Curry; and a host of other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years, Carol; parents, Rodney and Esther Henderson; and brother, Rodney Henderson.

Private urn burial will take place at Avon Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of John.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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