Henderson, James Connor

James Connor Henderson was born June 19, 1915, in Daingerfield, to Edward 
C. and Pauline C. Henderson. He graduated from Daingerfield High School 
and attended Texas A&M University, where he was a pitcher on the freshman 
baseball team. He married Jennie Lou Ford of Linden on November 4, 1934.

In 1937, after managing Henderson Mercantile in Linden, for his Dad, he 
decided to follow in the footsteps of his Dad and Granddad and joined his 
Dad as co-owner of Consolidated Saw Mill & Lumber Co. in Jefferson. They 
were partners in the lumber company until the death of his Dad in 1947. He 
later had two brothers who joined him in the lumber company after they 
completed their tour of duty in the military.

In 1951, there was a shortage of timber in the area and he decided to close 
the lumber company and move to Longview, along with his wife and two sons. 
He bought and sold real estate for a short period of time before he decided 
to devote all of his time investing in the equities market. He continued to 
invest in the stock market until about four years ago, when his health 
began to fail. So, at the ripe 'ol age of 88 years old, he decided to retire.

He died a peaceful death at home on Thursday evening, September 27, 2007, 
with his wife of 72 years and sons, Jim and Ken at his bedside.

James is survived by his wife, Jennie Lou Henderson; his two sons, Jim 
Henderson and wife, Debby of Tyler, and Ken Henderson of Highland Village; a 
brother, Paul Henderson and wife, Rita of Broken Arrow, Okla.; his deceased 
brother, Edward Henderson's widow, Peggy Henderson of Marshall; five 
grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Memorial services are scheduled for noon Monday, October 1, 2007, at First 
United Methodist Church in Longview, with Dr. Pat Sparks, Associate Pastors 
Jerry Turner and David Lindwall, officiating. Private entombment services will 
precede the memorial services at Rosewood Park Mausoleum in Longview.

A reception for family members will immediately follow the memorial services.

Memorial contributions may be made to Beacon Hospice, 1805 S. Mobberly, 
Longview, TX 75602; or First United Methodist Church, Longview, TX.

A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 9/29/2007.