Harold “Sonny” Charles Henderson, 72, of Great Falls, MT passed away on September 11, 2014 at a local care facility from natural causes. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 15 from 6-8 PM at Croxford Funeral Home. The funeral service will take place the next day, September 16 at 1:30 PM in the Rose Room Chapel at Croxford Funeral Home with military honors taking place at that time. Cremation will take place following service with no plans for burial at this time.

Sonny was born on September 5, 1942 in Hughesville, MT to parents Harold H. Henderson and Clara LaMere. Sonny attended school at Great Falls High before joining the Navy where he would later retire. He worked in the boiler room aboard a Navy ship in the Vietnam War and was stationed in Hawaii, Korea, Philippines, and California. In addition to his years in the Navy, he worked a variety of construction jobs and dabbled mechanics which was fueled by his love for cars.

Harold enjoyed the time he got to spend teaching his kids how to work on cars and often worked on vehicles for his family. He also enjoyed time spent reading, watching westerns, the History channel, watching the Denver Broncos play, bowling, and playing pool. As someone who enjoyed cooking, his favorite meals to cook were chili, banic, and fried potatoes; but above every interest and hobby, Harold was truly passionate about his love for his family. He was a devoted Husband, loving father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle. He truly held his family above all else.

Sonny is survived by his wife Kathleen Marie Shanahan Henderson; daughters, Laura Davidson (Cody Davidson) of Great Falls, Charlotte Henderson of Vaughn, Samantha Henderson of Great Falls; son, Jonathan Henderson of Herlong, CA; sisters, Barbara “Dods” (Tommy Komeotis), Sylvia “Sissy” Kriedeman, Judy Carrier all of Great Falls; brothers, Billy Henderson, Henry Henderson, Joseph Henderson of Great Falls; grandchildren, Jaymen Henderson of Miles City, Kacey Marten, Cadance Marten of Vaughn, Kyle Stone of Great Falls and numerous step-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Richard Lefebre; ex-wives, Carol Lefebre and June; sisters, Annette “Toot” Henderson, Rita Henderson, Holly Henderson; brothers, Harvey and Alan Henderson.