Rev. Albert Denzil Hendershot

Rev. Albert Denzil Hendershot, 88, of Nashville, passed away on December 22, 2023, in Avon Park, Florida. He was born on May 2, 1935, in Gnaw Bone, Indiana to Ferrel and Cora (Burkhart) Hendershot. At the age of 18, Albert enlisted in the USMC, where he proudly served his country, for two years. Shortly after his return home, he met and married Rosalind Gail Land, of Columbus, on December 23, 1956, and they had five children together. He pastored in many places; spreading his love for the Lord to all who would listen. A few of those places are Wheatland Wesleyan Church, Spearsville Wesleyan Church, Franklin Wesleyan Church, Lewis Creek Wesleyan Church, Martinsville Wesleyan Church, Bloomington Wesleyan Church, Gnaw Bone Wesleyan Church, and Fort Myers Wesleyan Church in Florida. He also filled in at other various churches when he was needed. He also was the President of the Brown County Holiness Camp for 42 years. Aside from ministry, Albert worked in masonry and carpentry, as well. Albert is survived by his wife, Gail, of Nashville; children, Cindy Leigh Hendershot, of Franklin, Michael Ray Hendershot (Linda), of Franklin, and Mary Elizabeth Garvin (Doug), of Bloomfield; daughter-in-law, Kathy Hendershot; grandchildren, Craig Patrick Smith, Charles Albert Hendershot (Amanda), Christopher R. Hendershot (Kenzie), Keith Eugene Bay, Kevin Michael Bay, Deanna Leigh Sloan Grile (David), Chase Montana Porterfield, Samantha Julie Weaver, Michael Chase Hendershot (Samantha), Justin Hunter Hendershot, Madison L. Brooks (Josh), Douglas Lee. Garvin Jr. (Veronica), Caleb Benjamin Garvin, Joshua Paul Fish (Lindsey), Sarah Ann Brewer, Betsy Marie Fish, and Cora Beth Carter (Dennis); 27 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; 6 brothers; 5 sisters; 2 children, Albert Denzil Hendershot Jr., and Cathy Ann Walters; 1 grandchild, Kurtis Ray Sloan, and 1 great-grandchild, Cole Ray Mullis. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the Gnaw Bone Wesleyan Church with Rev. Don Neal officiating the service. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be at Burkhart Cemetery in Gnaw Bone. Those wishing may make memorial donations through the funeral home to Gideon’s International. You are invited to view his video tribute, leave a condolence message to the family, and light a virtual candle of remembrance online at www.jewellrittman.com.

Rev. Albert Denzil Hendershot

May 2, 1935 - December 22, 2023