Home > United States of America > Maryland > Worcester County > Pocomoke City > Pitts Creek Presbyterian Cemetery > Frederick U. Henderson

Frederick U. Henderson

View larger map

1 / 4

2 / 4

3 / 4

4 / 4

❮ ❯

Frederick U. Henderson

Birth	:	24 Jun 1903 Pocomoke City, Worcester County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	Feb 1981 Pocomoke City, Worcester County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Pitts Creek Presbyterian Cemetery, Pocomoke City, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.0793686, -75.5653076
Description	:	Fred Henderson, civic leader in town, dies Funeral services were held Saturday for Frederick U. Henderson, 77, a former city official and civic leader of Pocomoke City. He was a resident of Pocomoke City. Mr. Henderson died last Tuesday at Peninsula General Hospital Medical Center following a heart attack. He was a member of the Pocomoke City Council from May 1966 to April 1972. Prior to that he served the town as mayor from June 1948 to July 1949. He was a retired mail carrier. A member of Pitts Creek United Presbyterian Church, he served as chairman of its board of trustees... Read More	Fred Henderson, civic leader in town, dies Funeral services were held Saturday for Frederick U. Henderson, 77, a former city official and civic leader of Pocomoke City. He was a resident of Pocomoke City. Mr. Henderson died last Tuesday at Peninsula General Hospital Medical Center following a heart attack. He was a member of the Pocomoke City Council from May 1966 to April 1972. Prior to that he served the town as mayor from June 1948 to July 1949. He was a retired mail carrier. A member of Pitts Creek United Presbyterian Church, he served as chairman of its board of trustees on many occasions and in many other capacities. He was also a member and past president of the Pocomoke Rotary Club. A long-time member and chief of the Pocomoke Fire Company, he joined the company in 1924 and served as assistant nozzleman, asst. chemical truck driver, and driver until his election as chief in 1938. He served in this capacity until 1964. Until the company formed an administration, he chaired the business meetings as chief. During his tenure he was instrumental in acquiring an ambulance and starting the ambulance company. He also served many times as delegate to the Maryland State and the Delmarva Firemen's Convention. Mr. Henderson retired from the company in 1967 at which time he was placed on the life membership roll. He also served as an instructor in the University of Maryland College of Engineering, Fire Service Extension, from 1939 to 1970. As one of the first instructors on the Eastern Shore he taught basic as well as several advance courses. For over 15 years he operated a private ambulance service and is credited with saving the life of a drowning victim through resuscitation efforts. He was a Silver Beaver of the Boy Scouts of America and a former scoutmaster of Troop 147 in Pocomoke. Born in Pocomoke, he was the son of the late Granville and Minnie Collins Henderson. His first wife, Clara Jones Henderson died in 1968. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Duer Henderson; a daughter, Ellen H. Wentzel, Huntington Beach, Calif; a son Frederick U. Henderson Jr., Abington, Pa.; a stepdaughter, Betty L. Perry, Onancock, Va.; four grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Cecil Howard, Marion; and Hilda Guy, Cape Charles; two brothers, George H. Henderson, Pocomoke City; and Ralph Henderson, Fruitland, and several nieces and nephews. Services were at Pitts Creek Presbyterian Church cemetery with the Rev. Richard Hughes officiating. A memorial service was held that evening at the church. The family suggests that contributions may be made to the Frederick U. Henderson Sr. memorial fund of Pitts Creek Presbyterian Church, Market Street, Pocomoke City, Md. 21851. Transcribed from a newspaper clipping saved by my Grandmother.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Frederick U. Henderson's memorial?
Frederick U. Henderson's memorial is located at: Pitts Creek Presbyterian Cemetery, Pocomoke City, Worcester County, USA.
When did Frederick U. Henderson death?
Frederick U. Henderson death on Feb 1981 in Pocomoke City, Worcester County, Maryland, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Frederick U. Henderson's memorial?
Latitude: 38.0793686
Longitude: -75.5653076

Family Members:

Parent

Granville Upsher Henderson

(1869 - 1949)

Minnie Collins Henderson

(1871 - 1956)

Spouse

Clara W Jones Henderson

(1908 - 1968)

Siblings

Cecil Mae Henderson Howard

(1894 - 1987)

George Henry Henderson

(1897 - 1990)

Ralph L. Henderson

(1915 - 1981)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pitts Creek Presbyterian Cemetery
Pocomoke City, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0793686, -75.5653076

2. Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery
Pocomoke City, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0754420, -75.5655290

3. Saint Marys Cemetery
Pocomoke City, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0744019, -75.5661011

4. First Baptist Cemetery
Pocomoke City, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0774220, -75.5471510

5. Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery
Pocomoke City, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0762850, -75.5464160

6. Salem Methodist Church Cemetery
Pocomoke City, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0663986, -75.5802994

7. Tindleys Chapel Community and Memorial Park
West Pocomoke, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0971781, -75.5663652

8. Holy Name of Jesus Churchyard
Pocomoke City, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0626898, -75.5521236

9. Bratten Family Plot
Cokesbury, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1051500, -75.5504100

10. Trinity Cemetery
Pocomoke City, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0614014, -75.5994034

11. Quinton Cemetery
West Pocomoke, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0964012, -75.6085968

12. Georgetown Baptist Church Cemetery
Snow Hill, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0915580, -75.5160020

13. Cokesbury United Methodist Church Cemetery
Cokesbury, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1248100, -75.5765140

14. Christ Church Cemetery
Westover, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0795259, -75.6316964

15. Goodwill Cemetery
Goodwill, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0667000, -75.5000000

16. Costen Family Plot
Dublin, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1315440, -75.5930350

17. Pitts Creek Baptist Church Cemetery
Pocomoke City, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0349000, -75.6131560

18. Old Shiloh Cemetery
Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1044006, -75.4882965

19. Old Shiloh Cemetery
Pocomoke City, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1044960, -75.4878110

20. Pitts Creek Cemetery
Pocomoke City, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0200005, -75.6108017

21. Saint James Cemetery
Pocomoke City, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0083008, -75.5836029

22. Shiloh Cemetery
Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0974998, -75.4760971

23. Holly Grove Mennonite Church Cemetery
Westover, Somerset County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0827612, -75.6655717

24. Nelson Cemetery
New Church, Accomack County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0017724, -75.5392648