Tyson C Henderson

Tyson C Henderson, Sr. age 25, of Lima died Thursday Sept. 3 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Jan. 4, 1990 in Columbus, Ohio to Basil P. Henderson I and Vanessa R. Tyson.

Tyson was a 2008 graduate of Lima Senior and member of Philippian Missionary Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his boys and the rest of the family.

Survivors include a devoted partner Jessica Tata of Lima, father Basil P. (Elizabeth) Henderson I of Lima, mother Vanessa Tyson of Lima, 2 sons: Tyson C Henderson, Jr. and Tywon D. Henderson both of Jacksonville, FL, siblings: Vondasha (Keith) Durr, Rebekah (Norris) Bevis Jr. both of Lima, Dontae L. Noel of Columbus, Edward Crockett of Lima, Damere L. (Courtney) Wash, Sr. of Atlanta, GA, Basil P. (Tierra) Henderson II of Lima, paternal grandmother Betty Henderson of Lima, special nephew Couri’Ahn Henderson and a host of nieces and nephews. 2 special mothers: Evelyn Dukes and Teresa Hall both of Lima, 3 special brothers Jacquavious Cartwright, Cedric Lee, and Christopher Marshall. He was a beloved nephew to many.

He was preceded in death by paternal grandfather William C Henderson, Sr., maternal grandparents Robert (Viola) Tyson and a special brother Ja’Taven Dukes.

The wake will be 4-8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 10 at Philippian Missionary Baptist Church. The family will be present from 6-8.

The funeral will begin 1:00 p.m., Friday Sept. 11 at the church with Pastor Lynwood Holland officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the family for further care of his boys.