On Tuesday, July 19th, 2022. Our beloved Michael passed away at the age of 71 years old.
Michael was born and raised by his father Otis Henderson (decease) and mother, Dorothy Rose in Yazoo City, Mississippi. At a young age, they traveled from Yazoo City, Mississippi, to Detroit, Michigan, where he attended the Detroit Public School system. His parents later divorced adding stepparents (John Williams) and (Junie Mae Henderson) into his life.
Michael married Katie and had a daughter Michelle and stepson Tommy Henderson. Thereafter, Married Adelia Henderson and had Michael Jr, and Chelsea Henderson. Grandson named Love Michael Henderson (1 year).
Michael leaves to cherish his memories, his mother Dorothy Rose Williams as well as DaMia Satterfield whohas been his life-time companion up to the time of his last breath. His siblings:
Jacqueline Henderson, Otis Jr. (Ernestine) Henderson, and Hossie (Tiffany) Henderson. , Beverly Walker (Eddie Harris), Pastor/Lee Morris (Dolly) Patterson, A host of nieces, nephews, (2) Aunts, Dollieand Emma, cousins, other family members and fans.
Michaels started at a young age when his dad put a guitar in his hand and paid a guitarist $2.30 for lessons.
He later became an American bass guitarist and vocalist. He was known for his work with Miles Davis in the early 1970s with a series of his own R&B/soul hits and others featuring him on vocals, particularly the Norman Connors-produced hit "You Are My Starship" in 1976 and other songs in the mid to late-1970s.
He was one of the first notable bass guitarists of the fusion era as well as being one of the most influential jazz and soul musicians of the past 40 years. In addition to Miles Davis, he played and recorded with Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, and the Dramatics, among many others.
Before working with Miles, Michael had been touring with Stevie Wonder, whom he met at the Regal Theater in Chicago while warming up for a gig. Miles Davis saw the young Henderson performing at the Copacabana in New York City in early 1970 and reportedly said to StevieWonder "I'm taking your bassist." After almost seven years with Miles, Mike focused on songwriting and singing in a solo career that produced many hit songs and albums for Buddah Records until his retirement in 1986. Although known primarily for ballads, he was an influential funk player whose riffs and songs have been widely covered. He is also known for his ballad vocalizing on several Norman Connors hit recordings, including "You Are My Starship" and "Valentine Love", performed with Jean Carn.[7]
He lived in the Atlanta suburb of Dallas, Georgia, where he died from cancer on July 19, 2022, aged 71.
Before he expired, both daughters and son visited him in his time of need. July 19, 2022, Chelsea,Michael Jr were at his bedside along with DaMia to observe him take his final breath.
ORDER OF SERVICE
SLIDE SHOW AND VIDEOS
Chelsea Henderson
Prayer………………… XXXXXXXXXX
Obituary Reading……… Michael Jr.
Remarks……………… (2 minutes, please)
Family and Friends
(optional)​​
Poems, Cards, Telegrams and Condolences Read
Eulogy…………………Pastor Lee Morris
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