(From Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home)Melvin Leroy Henderson, 78, of Ft. Myers, Florida (formerly of Monett) was called home to Heaven on Monday July 19, 2021. He was born on December 1, 1942 the son of the late Herbert and Virginia (Jenkins) Henderson. He was united in marriage in Monett, Missouri on December 6, 1992 to Carol Elder; she survives.
He graduated from Monett High School in 1960; was employed at the Joplin Globe for 32 years where he was a Computer Systems Manager and was a long-time member of Christ’s Community United Methodist Church of Joplin. He lived in Florida for ten years.
Melvin is survived by his wife Carol of the home; brother: Steven (Marilyn) Henderson of Wentworth, Missouri; two step-sons: Dr. Park Triplett of Carl Junction and Dr. Matt Triplett of Sedalia; one step-daughter: Staci Beech of Seminole, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren: Noah, Seth, Levi, Hannah, Aurora and Jack Triplett and Andrew and Aaron Beech and one great-grandson: Briden Beech.
Visitation for Melvin is being held on Saturday July 31, 2021 from 1:00p.m. to 2:00p.m. at the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett, Missouri. Memorial services will immediately follow visitation at 2:00p.m. on Saturday July 31, 2021 at the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett, Missouri with Rev. Chuck Kralik officiating.
Memorials for Melvin may be made to Hope Hospice in Ft. Myers, Florida or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett, Missouri.
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