Morris Marvin Henderson, 87, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015, at Clinton Veterans Center. Graveside services will be Thursday, January 29, 2015 at the Duncan Cemetery with the Rev. Rick Jackson officiating. Internment will be at the Duncan Cemetery and arrangements are under the direction of Bailes-Polk Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for visitation at the funeral home from 6-8 PM on Wednesday. Morris was born July 22, 1927 in Walters, Oklahoma to Charley and Edith (Martin) Henderson. He lived in Walters until his father's death in 1943. At that time he moved with his mother and sisters to Pernell, Oklahoma and lived there until he enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1945. Morris was discharged in 1948 for medical reasons. After being discharged from the Army he married the love of his life, Shirley Ann Eason, in 1956 in Durant, Oklahoma and they immediately moved to Del City, Oklahoma. After residing in Del City for a short time they moved to Duncan and lived there until Shirley's death on December 25, 2011. Morris and Shirley were long time members of Parkview Baptist Church. Morris was a member of the Disabled American Veterans where he served as Chaplain for several years and was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign War. His spare time was spent with his grandchildren and tracing his family tree. Morris was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Henderson, his parents, Charles and Edith Henderson, one brother, C.B. Henderson, and one sister, Lillian Gardner. He is survived by two daughters Cindy Jackson and husband Rick of Ochelata, Oklahoma. Jana Bowers and husband Jon of Duncan, Coy Blanton of Mid Westy City, Oklahoma; six grandchildren Christy Jackson of Ochelata, Tiffany Fitzsimmons of Skiatook, Alex Bowers of Duncan, Emma Bowers of Duncan, Billy Jackson and Vanessa Jackson of Ponca City, six great grandchildren, two nephews and two nieces. Online condolences may be made at www. bailespolk.com
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