Freddie "Bear" Henderson, age 38 of Dayton, passed away May 9, 2019. He was born September 4, 1980 in Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by grandmothers: LaVancey Starks and Annie Morrell; grandfathers: Leander Starks and Willie Bailey; cousins: Dawntae Starks, Brandon Woodruff, Perry McClendon and Byram Bailey; and uncle, Charlie Barnett.
Bear is survived by his mother, Dorothy Yarbrough; father, Freddie Henderson, Jr.; step-mother, Regina Henderson; children: Theresa Henderson, Jai'Mycole Henderson and ShaTaria Blackstone; sisters: Jasmine Henderson, Qu'ran Henderson and Netanya Henderson; aunts: Phyllis Billingsley and Linda Ellis; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, including all the Mount Crest crew.
Bear enjoyed fishing, bowling and playing cards. He loved spending time with his family, especially his kids.
Visitation will be held from 9-11 am on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Newcomer North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, where the funeral service will begin at 11:00 am. To share a memory of Bear or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.