WALLACE HENDERSON of Umatilla, FL died from from diseases related to his exposure to Agent Orange during his service in Vietnam (1969) - he was the son of Walter and Sadie Fraser Henderson. He was raised in Gainesville, FL where his first job was selling coca-colas at the Gator games at age ten. Surviving are his wife, Kathryn Henderson, whom he met at Fort Hood, TX and by his children, Wallace (Esther) Henderson, Chip (Dingo) Henderson;,Sandra (Andreas) Orf, Dallas (Paul) Meringolo, and Phebe (Blake) Williams and 11 grandchildren. Pete was a 24 year, retired U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War with the 25th Infantry Division (Wolfhounds), a medal-winning welterweight boxer for the Army and an award-winning pitcher on the All-Army Baseball Team. After retirement, Pete graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Parks and Recreation. He worked for UF/IFAS Extension 4-H Youth Development Program as a 4-H Camp Manager for Camp Timpoochee and Camp Ocala, retired and then went to work as a substitute at Umatilla High School for twelve years before permanently leaving the classroom in 2014. Pete was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ who did not hesitate to tell you what eternity without Jesus Christ will be like. His many titles and names included Pistol Pete, Red, Mr. Gator Man and Mr. Go-Gator Man. He believed in giving back to the community, donating time and money to the church and supporting youth programs such as the Umatilla High athletics and 4-H program. He was a special man, a community leader, and enjoyed helping others see their full potential. During his time at UHS, he had an enormous impact on many students. A funeral ceremony will be held October 10, 2020 at the First Baptist Church of Umatilla followed by a graveside Military Salute. Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home in Eustis, FL is serving the family. Published in the Orlando Sentinel October 16,. 2020.