Donald C. Henderson

Flanders resident Donald C. Henderson died March 20, 2022, at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. He was 60.

Born April 10, 1961, in Riverhead, he was the son of James Wyche and Alma Henderson. He was a 1979 graduate of Riverhead High School and served with the U.S. Army from 1979 to 1986.

Mr. Henderson married Cheryl Powe on Nov. 5, 1983, in Louisiana. He worked as head of security for the Riverhead school district.

He was a member of Unity Baptist Church. Family said he enjoyed cars, reading and music and that he “loved the Lord,” his family and his canine companion, Ace.

Predeceased by his stepfather, Joseph Wells, he is survived by his wife, Cheryl; his sons, Donald Jr., of Wading River and Quentin, of Flanders; his father, James, of South Carolina; his mother, Alma Wells of Riverhead; and his sister, Tiana Wells of Riverhead.

The family will receive visitors Friday, March 25, from 10 to 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Riverhead. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at Calverton National Cemetery.

McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead is assisting the family.

Memorial donations may be made to Unity Baptist Church.