Brian L. Henderson, MSgt, USAFRet., passed away Monday, June 29, 2026 at Hospice of Dayton following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born August 13, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Hilda M. (Stemple) and the late Sharold L. Henderson.

In addition to his father, Brian was preceded in death by his granddaughter: Harlequin Rose Stark and his in-laws: Thomas and Virginia Dempsey.

Brian graduated from Eaton High School and the Montgomery County Career Center, Class of 1979. He proudly served in the USAir Force Reserves for 35 years at Wright Patterson AFB. He was a decorated and highly respected school bus mechanic for Xenia Community Schools and retiring from Troy School District. Brian's great love was motorcycles. He was a riding instructor for the State of Ohio for 25 years and Harley-Davidson for 20 years. He was awarded the Saved by the Helmet Award in 2019. Brian was always up for a ride, anytime with anyone. He was also a lifetime member of the National H.O.G. Sssociation. He enjoyed bowling and worked at Community Bowling Lanes as a pin chaser. He donated blood, earning the distinction of being part of the 20 Gallon club. He loved camping and being with his family and especially with his grandchildren. He was very generous, willing to lend a helping hand and share a joke. Together with his wife, he built a wonderful family and they had almost 45 wonderful years together.

Brian is survived by his mother: Hilda; wife, Jeanna K. (Dempsey) Henderson, whom he married September 19, 1981; his children: Stephanie (Paul) Stark and Anthony (Audra) Henderson, all of Xenia; grandchildren: Gavin Thomas Stark, Xander and Quinton Stark, Kadence and Anthony Henderson, Jr., and Dylan and Justin Leeds; sisters: Nola Brooks and Anita (James) Moyer and their families; sister-in-law: Terri (Kevin) of Xenia; as well as many friends and his dogs: Rudy and Nigel.

A service to celebrate Brian's life and military service will be held Friday, July 3rd at 12 Noon at McColaugh Massie Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St., Xenia. Visitation will begin at 10:30 AM Friday. He will be buried at Woodland Cemetery, Xenia. Brian would encourage casual attire, Harley-Davidson gear or anything purple, his favorite color. If you have a bike, Brian would love for you to ride it on Friday.