Grover Henderson Obituary

James Grover Henderson
January 19, 1943 - April 28, 2013
Woodbine, GA
James Grover Henderson, age 70, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 28th, 2013, at his home.
Mr. Henderson was born in Dunn, North Carolina on January 19th, 1943. He is the son of the late Grover C. and Irene Bowles Henderson. Mr. Henderson graduated from Duke University in 1964. After college, Mr. Henderson enlisted in the US Navy. He graduated from Officers Candidate School, attended Naval Justice School and was commissioned as an ensign.
After Vietnam, Mr. Henderson entered the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he earned his law degree, graduating second in his class in 1970. His career in law spanned 35 years, including serving as attorney for Camden County, as the personal attorney for Howard Gilman, and as legal representative for the Rockefeller, Carnegie and other Cumberland Island, Ga. families. He was an avid outdoorsman, holding the Georgia State record for red spot tail sea bass, caught while surf fishing off Cumberland.
Mr. Henderson is survived by his wife, Sandra R. Henderson; his daughter Caroline Henderson Russell and husband Vann, and grandchildren Lucy Baldwin Russell and Harold Edward Russell III.

Published by The News & Observer on May 3, 2013.
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I am so sorry to hear of Grover's passing. My heart felt condolences

May 7, 2013

It is with great sadness that I learn of Grover's passing. I lived across the street from Jim (as he was known then) from birth thru high school. That is the Jim that I will remember. Playing cowboys at the cotton gin, camping, and all the mischievous things that kids get into. I look fwd. to seeing him on the other side. May all that knew him have as fond a memory of him as I. My sympathies to his family.

Charles Bassford

May 3, 2013

My deepest sympathy.
Dunn High School NC classmate.

Marie Warren

May 3, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of Grover's passing. We had many wonderful and fun times together at Duke and on various road trips. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family in the days ahead.

Ward (Buck) Scull

May 3, 2013

Grover was a true "Dunnite"; I can say that because I was from Garland and dated in Dunn. He was a great fraternity brother, and I only wish I could have kept up with him after Duke. I am sure he will be missed.

Amos Johnson

May 3, 2013

So sad to hear of Grover's passing. Lots of great memories from or Duke - Pi Kappa Alpha days. Condolences to the family.

Al Guden

May 3, 2013

I am so sad to hear of Grover's passing. He was a great friend and classmate at Duke. We had many wonderful times together in Durham, Wash.DC, Atlanta, St. Marys, Fernandina Beach and in particular, on Cumberland Island.
Our thoughts are with Sandra and the extended Henderson family.

Barry Hertslet

May 3, 2013

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