William Brantley Henderson, 76, passed away Friday January 7, 2022. Brantley grew up in Citronelle, Alabama, where he attended Citronelle High School and played football. He met his wife, Roberta, at a Skating Rink in Citronelle Alabama and had been inseparable ever since. Brantley and Roberta got married and raised four children. They were married for many years and both were a member of Cedar Creek Holy Church of God. He would fill in with the Preacher at Cedar Creek Holy Church of God as a Lay preacher where he loved to teach the Word of God. Brantley was a hard working man who provided for his family. He worked at Benders Shipyard and for Brown and Root as a Foreman. When Brantley wasn't working, either at Ciba Geigy, on a tractor, or on a International Four Wheel Drive, he was camping on the banks of Cedar Creek and Escatawpa River and fishing for Bream, Red Belly, Catfish and Gargoyle Fish. Brantley also liked to Deer hunt. He enjoyed raising Catfish in his ponds. Brantley also enjoyed raising Hogs, Gators, Rabbit and Crawfish. Brantley also enjoyed Crabbing on the Causeway. He would give away vegetables that came from his garden to family and friends. Brantley didn't cook but one thing that he could cook was Rabbit Stew " Rabbit Gumbo". He didn't like to be inside, but if he had to be inside he would watching Andy Griffith, Wheel of Fortune, News or sleeping. Brantley loved to drink coffee and was called "WB" or "Brant" by his buddies. He will be missed by all especially by his children and grandchildren for his "Rabbit Gumbo".
Visitation Sunday January 9, 2022 at Cedar Creek Holy Church of God 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Service Monday January 10, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Cedar Creek Holy Church of God at 5351 Coy Smith Hwy Citronelle, AL. Interment following at Frazier Cemetery at 20674 Frazier Cemetery Rd. Citronelle, AL. with Pastor Darius Templeton officiating and St. Stephens Funeral Home directing.
Survivors
Sons:
William Darren (Valeria) Henderson
William Eric (Rena) Henderson
Daughters:
Karren Henderson
Sharon Henderson
Eleven Grandchildren:
Jamie Henderson
Okie Henderson
Jessica Henderson
Ernie Junior Henderson
Jennifer (Greg) Ledbetter
Allen (Hailey) Scruggs
Dina Woods
Harley (Mathew) Newburn
Kenneth Paul "KP" (Breana) Woods
Erica (Calain) Bolden
Wyatt Brantley Henderson
Thirteen Grand Grandchildren
Brothers:
Jimmy (Virginia) Henderson
George (Carolyn) Henderson
Sisters:
Ellen Henderson
Margaret Ann (Rick) Richardson
RoseMary (Roger) Odle
Pallbearer's:
KP Woods
Wyatt Henderson
Allen Scruggs
Phillip Henderson
Matthew Newburn
Preceded in Death:
Wife
Roberta Henderson
Father
James W. Henderson
Mother
Martha L. Gartman
Brother
Joe Henderson
Sister
Wanda Henderson
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