Dereck Henderson

Dereck Staten Henderson was born in Denver, Colorado on August 12, 1959 to his parents, Barbara O'Donnell and Howard Henderson. He was the oldest of four. He was raised alongside his sisters, Debra, Leslie, and Tracy. Dereck attended Manual High School in Denver, Colorado. He received his GED later down the line, once he moved to Roswell, New Mexico. Before moving to New Mexico, Dereck met his first daughter's mother at a high school basketball game in Omaha, Nebraska in 1980. Three years later came along Dekia Jeanine Chari Peeples, in which he called "Weebie," his first born. In the 90's, Dereck relocated to Roswell, New Mexico, where he met Venus Bustamante, who he later married on September 2, 1994. He was then introduced to god for the first time, and became a member of church on the move for ten years. From this union, Ventika Pamela Jean Henderson and Deremiah Fredrico Miguel Henderson were born. Later in life, Dereck decided to return to Denver, where he then joined employment with Denver public schools. He first became a para professional to Steck elementary, and later moved to counseling at hill middle school. Dereck was best known by the impact on the lives of his students, and his influence upon them to do better. In his free time, Dereck loved listening to music, playing the drums, writing, and watching movies. He was also known to read the bible, and joke around. He had a vivid storytelling memory and a great love for music. Dereck was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 2012, and lead a strong battle. The battle was lost on September 25, 2015, while staying in Denver Hospice. He is survived by his children: Dekia Peeples, Ventika Henderson, and Deremiah Henderson; his grandson, King Virgil Knight; mother, Barbara O'Donnell; siblings, Debra O'Donnell, Leslie O'Donnell, and Tracy O'Donnell; nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Home: Pipkin Braswell Funerals and Cremation - 2050 Uinta Street, Denver, Colorado
Visitation: 10/5/2015 at 9:00 AM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 6601 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO
Service: 10/5/2015 at 10:00 AM - Pipkin Braswell Chapel of Peace - 3370 Ivy Street, Denver, CO
Cemetery: 10/5/2015 - Following the Service St. Simeon Cemetery - 22001 Colorado 30 Aurora, CO