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Jeffrey Charles “Jeff” Henderson

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Jeffrey Charles “Jeff” Henderson

Birth
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA
Death
4 Feb 2008 (aged 36)
Norman, Cleveland County, Oklahoma, USA
Burial
Tahoka, Lynn County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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Son of Connie Diane [nee Jolly] Henderson

Brother of Alisia Diana [Edmonson]

@ 14, 6 ft. - 200 lbs.

On Student Council; honor roll; Fellowship of Christian Athlete & Drama; pro-football hopeful.

While going to AM football practice 10-18-1985, his motorbike's tire hit a rock causing a accident leaving him with a spinal cord injury & paralyzed below the chest.

Enters in Ok. & Tx. Handicap Div. Races - placed & won many Medals, like: OKC -Green Briar 3rd Wheelchair Race & Red Bud 6.5 mi. Marathon, 6 Gold M.; others - 4th in shot & Javelin; 2nd Disc. Throwing. Jr. Div. Greater OKC Union of the Wheelchair Assoc.

1986 -1987 President
Governor Youth Council 1987 Class Pres.

At a Basketball Tournament 1-6-1989, placed 3rd & scored 5 points.

Member Ok. Hotwheelers. Greater Ok. Wheelchair Athletic Assn.

OKC station Channel 4 News [NBC] interviewed him 4-28-1987 after OKC passed a ordinance so the Police Dept. can ticket Non-Handicap cars in Handicap Only private parking lots. Charles, also interviewed, had been campaigning for this for years but heavily since Jeff's accident who now drives with a hand control car.

Information provided by Charles, articles and TV - Connie is my cousin
Son of Connie Diane [nee Jolly] Henderson

Brother of Alisia Diana [Edmonson]

@ 14, 6 ft. - 200 lbs.

On Student Council; honor roll; Fellowship of Christian Athlete & Drama; pro-football hopeful.

While going to AM football practice 10-18-1985, his motorbike's tire hit a rock causing a accident leaving him with a spinal cord injury & paralyzed below the chest.

Enters in Ok. & Tx. Handicap Div. Races - placed & won many Medals, like: OKC -Green Briar 3rd Wheelchair Race & Red Bud 6.5 mi. Marathon, 6 Gold M.; others - 4th in shot & Javelin; 2nd Disc. Throwing. Jr. Div. Greater OKC Union of the Wheelchair Assoc.

1986 -1987 President
Governor Youth Council 1987 Class Pres.

At a Basketball Tournament 1-6-1989, placed 3rd & scored 5 points.

Member Ok. Hotwheelers. Greater Ok. Wheelchair Athletic Assn.

OKC station Channel 4 News [NBC] interviewed him 4-28-1987 after OKC passed a ordinance so the Police Dept. can ticket Non-Handicap cars in Handicap Only private parking lots. Charles, also interviewed, had been campaigning for this for years but heavily since Jeff's accident who now drives with a hand control car.

Information provided by Charles, articles and TV - Connie is my cousin


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