On the 1920 Census, James was listed in Upshur County, Texas living with his parents. On the 1930 Census, he was listed in Avinger, Texas living with his parents. He attended Texas A&M University. He and his wife lived in Avinger, Texas during their early married years. He was engaged in various businesses, including mercantile, lumber manufacturing, real estate, and stock investments. His sawmill was located at Kellyville, Texas. He and his wife were very active in church, school, and civic affairs. In July 1951, they moved to Longview where he became an investments broker.
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.
Published in the Longview News-Journal on 9/29/2007.
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.
Published in the Longview News-Journal on 9/29/2007.
On the 1920 Census, James was listed in Upshur County, Texas living with his parents. On the 1930 Census, he was listed in Avinger, Texas living with his parents. He attended Texas A&M University. He and his wife lived in Avinger, Texas during their early married years. He was engaged in various businesses, including mercantile, lumber manufacturing, real estate, and stock investments. His sawmill was located at Kellyville, Texas. He and his wife were very active in church, school, and civic affairs. In July 1951, they moved to Longview where he became an investments broker.
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.
Published in the Longview News-Journal on 9/29/2007.
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.
Published in the Longview News-Journal on 9/29/2007.
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