Former Glades County Sheriff Chester Henderson Dies At 83

Chester Russell Henderson, age 83, of Moore Haven, passed away September 19, 2020 in Moore Haven. He was born Dec. 16, 1936 in Lemon Grove, FL, to the late Uel and the late Beulah (Toomer) Henderson. 

He was a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. 

Survivors include one son: Darrell (Gail) Henderson two daughters: Sherri (Ross) Fleming and Sharyn Henderson, one brother: Maurice (Betty) Henderson Grandchildren, Courtney (Eddie) Brown; Kelly (John) McLaughlin 9 Great Grandchildren Loving Companion, Anneta Kraus 

He worked as a Trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol. He was the Glades County Sheriff. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Moore Haven. He was a member of the Gideons. He was a Trustee for the Glades Electric Cooperative. 

Visitation will be from 10 to 11 AM Saturday September 26, 2020 at the First Baptist Church of Moore Haven. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church of Moore Haven, Moore Haven with Jerry Shaw officiating. 

Interment will be Saturday, September 26, 2020 in Ortona Cemetery, Moore Haven. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - LaBelle.