Michael Kent Henderson

Michael Kent Henderson, age 56, of Atlanta, IN died February 2, 2017 at his home after a long fought battle with cancer. He was born May 27, 1960 at Elwood, IN to Philip Francis and Mary Alice (Leathers) Henderson. They survive him. He was a graduate of Hamilton Heights High School with the Class of 1978 and of the Purdue University Short Course. He was an active member of Future Farmers of America and 4-H. He was a life-long farmer and from an early age farming was all he wanted to do as his life's work. He has left a legacy to his family to keep farming, the life he loved. Mike, as he was fondly known, was an avid toy tractor collector and a full size Moline Tractor collector. A favorite enjoyment was attending tractor pulling contests. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his three children: Jacob (Lindsey) Henderson, Colton Henderson, and Lauren (Justin) Henderson, grandchildren: Lilly and Wade Henderson, siblings: Kathy Henderson and John Henderson, all of Atlanta, IN. He was preceded in death by grandparents: Ray and Mary Henderson and Orville and Garnet Leathers. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. at Arcadia Christian Church with pastor Neal Brown officiating. Burial will follow at Arcadia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Monday also at the Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sarcoma Foundation of America, 9899 Main Street, Suite 204, Damascus, MD, 20872. Arrangements are entrusted to Hartley Funeral Homes where you may send condolences at www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com. Visitation
February 06, 2017
2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Arcadia Christian Church 26901 State Road 19
Arcadia, IN
(317) 984-3965 Funeral Service
February 07, 2017
10:30 AM
Arcadia Christian Church 26901 State Road 19
Arcadia, IN
(317) 984-3965