Eddie Lee Henderson, age 78, of Arapaho, OK, passed away on May 28, 2025, at the VA Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK.
Born on June 18, 1946, in Cheyenne, OK, Eddie was the son of Justis and Edythe (Downey) Henderson. He completed his high school education at Arapaho High School in 1964 and furthered his studies at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, OK. On July 15, 1967, he married Kathy Nicolich at Ft. MacArthur in San Pedro, CA.
Eddie proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from July 2, 1964, to June 30, 1968. Following his service, he and Kathy made their home in Arapaho, OK. Eddie was an active member of his community, serving as a life member of the VFW and as a former Vice Commander at the Clinton VFW Post #4465. He was also a parishioner at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Clinton.