James Rutledge Henderson IV

James Rutledge Henderson, IV Mr. James Rutledge Henderson, IV, age 61 of Richlands, VA, passed away Sat., Oct. 9, 2010, at a local area hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born in Raleigh, NC, and was the son of Anna Slack Henderson and the late Jim Henderson. James was an attorney and served the Tazewell County area for several years. He was of the Catholic faith and had lived a fruitful life. Those who remain to carry on his spirit are: wife, Leslie Hibbitts Henderson of Richlands, VA; one daughter, Gabrielle Decourcy or Tazewell, VA; one son, Jim Henderson, V of Norfolk, VA; his mother, Anna Slack Henderson of Norfolk, VA; 3 stepsons: Brandon Hibbitts of Pikeville, KY, Justin Trout of Lebanon, VA, Nicholas Trout of Lebanon, VA; 3 sisters: Mrs. Lee Lewis of Raleigh, NC, Mrs. Meredith Heywood of Whynot, NC, Mrs. Leslie Williams of Charlottesville, VA; one brother, Christopher Henderson of Watertown, NY. A granddaughter, Daphne Hibbitts also survives him along with his faithful dog and companion, Jax. He will be truly missed by his family and many friends. A memorial service was conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Tues., Oct. 12, 2010 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, VA, with Father Vincent Carroll residing over the service. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Cancer Society, 230 Charwood Drive, NE Abingdon, VA 24210. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com