Mr. Archie Lee Hennings Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Archie Lee Hennings was born August 13, 1929, in Denmark, Tennessee. He entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 3, 2021, in Long Beach, Mississippi. Archie was the son of the late K.C. and Marell Hennings Merriweather and the loving brother to his ten sisters whom he dearly loved. Archie professed a hope in Christ at an early age at Denmark Baptist Church. He later united with Veterans Memorial Chapel in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he served faithfully as an usher for many years until his health failed. Archie was educated in the Madison County School System graduating from Denmark High School in Denmark, TN He continued further studies at Tennessee State University in Nashville, TN He later joined and served valiantly in the United States Air Force. It was during a tour in England that he met the love of his life, Shereen Hall. They were united in Holy Matrimony and to this union they were blessed with two children, Susan and Leland. During his 20-year military career and travels across the globe, he and Shereen developed lifelong friendships and relationships that are still in existence today. Upon retirement from the military, Archie located to Indianapolis, Indiana, where he was employed at Allison Engine. He was a dedicated employee and became well known for his excellent service, gaining many loyal friends among his co-workers. He retired there after 20 years of service. Preceding him in their earthly departure were his beloved wife, Shereen and two sisters, Pearline Watkins and Willie Marie Rutherford. He leaves to cherish his life and loving memories a daughter, Susan (Richard) Winder, Brownstown, MI; a son, Leland Hennings, Indianapolis, IN; Grandchildren, Nicole (Brett) Berger, Phillip Voydanoff, Wyandotte, MI, Nolan Voydanoff, Brownstown, MI, Haileigh Hennings, Santa Rosa, CA, Brennen Hennings, Chandler, AZ; Great Grandson, Maxwell Hennings, Ankeny, Iowa; Sisters, Thelma Givens, Geraldine Ellison, Rada Samuels, Jackson, TN, Carrie Ellison, Lee Anna Merriweather, Mary (Robert) Sykes, Indianapolis, IN, Betty Merriweather, Milwaukee, WI and Lizzie (Norman) White, Chicago, IL He also leaves a devoted caregiver Rachel Mathes and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mr. Archie Lee Hennings

August 13, 1929 - June 3, 2021