Bro. Vernon Henderson

How well do you know Brother Vernon Henderson?

Raised in Cleveland, Bro Henderson is a product of the Cleveland City School, graduating from John Adams High School He was raised in Shiloh Baptist Church and remained here his entire life During his younger days at Shiloh, he has met some pretty amazing people, such as Leontyne Price, Gilbert Moses, and his bride of 59 years, Winifred

How did he know that Sis. Henderson was 'the one"?

"I was dared to ask her out one Sunday after church." I was dared by my friend to ask her out one Sunday after church. He wanted to take his girl, and he wanted to double date. . I asked, and she accepted. We all went to Whitmore's BBQ. After a 3month courtship, they started the journey called Life together. It has blossomed into 59 years together, and 4 children.

What would he like for us to know?

During the draft, Bro Henderson was drafted into the Army, but ended up signing to serve with the US Navy During his stint in the Navy, he served as a Medical Corpsman in Quantico, Virginia He worked with the FBI Academy, the Marine Officers School, and the brig (that's the military prison!)

After returning to Cleveland, Bro. Henderson worked for the City of Cleveland, obtained his Operating Engineers License, and finally retired from the US Postal Service.