William
William Henderson, Jr.
d. September 16, 2018
Major, William J. Henderson, Jr., US Air Force, Retired, age 85, of Biloxi, MS, and resident of Brookdale Assisted Living Center in Johnson City, TN, passed away September 16, 2018.
Major Henderson retired from the USAF in 1971. Most of his Air Force career was spent as a B-52 Radar Navigator. In his final 5 years of service he served as Squadron Commander and, as a Korean and Vietnam veteran, he received many commendations and awards. He took most pride in his award in the Strategic Air Command B-52 2000 Hour club and his squadron's Combat Readiness Award.
After his retirement from the Air Force, Major Henderson began a second career in life insurance sales and retirement planning. He received his BA degree from the University of Nebraska and his MBA from the University of South Carolina.
He had a passion for flying and was a private pilot and an instructor most of his life. He enjoyed full time "RVing" around the country with his wife Mary Anne of 54 years. Johnson City, TN was a summer destination for several years.
He was preceded in death by his father, William J. Henderson, Sr.; mother, Florence W Henderson; wife, Mary Anne Henderson; and youngest daughter, Nancy Henderson Carroll.
He is survived by his son, William J. "Bill" Henderson III of Bluffton, SC (Sally); daughter, Hollis "Holly" Henderson of Gulfport, MS; and two sisters, Alice Watkins of Phoenix, AZ, and Lois Gross of Ships Bottom, NJ.
Will dearly loved his two grandchildren Margaret "Maggie" Henderson of Knoxville, TN, and Brett Carroll of Biloxi, MS
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018 at 11:00 AM at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi, MS. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment with military honors will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery, 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS. The family would like for you to join them at a reception following the graveside at 403 Linda Drive, Biloxi, MS 39531.
Will fought Parkinson's disease for several years and never complained or asked for pity all the way to the end. He was a good soldier, a devoted husband, and a loving father. Though his rewards will be eternity with our Lord and Savior, he will be greatly missed by those of us left behind.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Brookdale and Amedisys Hospice. They were his second family and we will never forget your loving care.
An online obituary may be viewed, and memories and photos shared at www.riemannfamily.com
Major Henderson retired from the USAF in 1971. Most of his Air Force career was spent as a B-52 Radar Navigator. In his final 5 years of service he served as Squadron Commander and, as a Korean and Vietnam veteran, he received many commendations and awards. He took most pride in his award in the Strategic Air Command B-52 2000 Hour club and his squadron's Combat Readiness Award.
After his retirement from the Air Force, Major Henderson began a second career in life insurance sales and retirement planning. He received his BA degree from the University of Nebraska and his MBA from the University of South Carolina.
He had a passion for flying and was a private pilot and an instructor most of his life. He enjoyed full time "RVing" around the country with his wife Mary Anne of 54 years. Johnson City, TN was a summer destination for several years.
He was preceded in death by his father, William J. Henderson, Sr.; mother, Florence W Henderson; wife, Mary Anne Henderson; and youngest daughter, Nancy Henderson Carroll.
He is survived by his son, William J. "Bill" Henderson III of Bluffton, SC (Sally); daughter, Hollis "Holly" Henderson of Gulfport, MS; and two sisters, Alice Watkins of Phoenix, AZ, and Lois Gross of Ships Bottom, NJ.
Will dearly loved his two grandchildren Margaret "Maggie" Henderson of Knoxville, TN, and Brett Carroll of Biloxi, MS
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018 at 11:00 AM at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 274 Beauvoir Road, Biloxi, MS. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment with military honors will follow at Biloxi National Cemetery, 400 Veterans Avenue, Biloxi, MS. The family would like for you to join them at a reception following the graveside at 403 Linda Drive, Biloxi, MS 39531.
Will fought Parkinson's disease for several years and never complained or asked for pity all the way to the end. He was a good soldier, a devoted husband, and a loving father. Though his rewards will be eternity with our Lord and Savior, he will be greatly missed by those of us left behind.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Brookdale and Amedisys Hospice. They were his second family and we will never forget your loving care.
An online obituary may be viewed, and memories and photos shared at www.riemannfamily.com
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