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The officers and members of the Jacksonville Retired Firefighter Association are saddened to report that

Retired JFRD Captain Richard L. Henderson passed away Saturday June 26, 2021.

Richard was assigned to E31B when he retired.

A visitation for family and friends will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday July 01, 2021 at

Fraser Funeral Home
8168 Normandy Blvd
Jacksonville FL 32221

A Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM immediately following the visitation

Richard Leroy Henderson, age 80, went home to the Lord on June 26, 2021. His final days were spent surrounded by family. Richard was born on February 14, 1941 in Jacksonville, Florida to John P. Henderson and Vonnie C. Henderson. He attended Paxon High School and received many accolades as Captain of the Football Team. He spent his time devoted to his family and had a huge love for history. He was a member of The Museum of Southern History where he volunteered weekly. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church. He was employed with Jax Fire and Rescue for 31 years and retired as Captain. Richard is survived by his lovely wife Linda Henderson, son, Dean (Vicky) Henderson, daughters, Renee Ellis (Timothy) and Holly Oliver, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, sister, Linda (John) Delaney.