Gordon W Henderson

Gordon W Henderson obituary, Rising Sun, MD

Gordon W Henderson

Gordon Henderson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 21, 2017.
Gordon W. Henderson, "Bill" age 75 of Rising Sun, MD passed away on April 21, 2017. He was born on December 14, 1941 in Chicago, IL to the late, Vick W. Henderson and Vina Irene (Moore) Henderson. Gordon worked as an Internal Revenue Service Agent for the government. He served in the US Army for 12 years where he toured in the Vietnam War. Gordon was a member of the American Legion Post 194 as well as the NRA. He was a proud Republican. He had a passion for toy trains and he even built the train set at the Brandywine Museum in Chadds Ford, PA. He also loved cats and had two of his own. Gordon is survived by his nephew: Wayne Carey and his wife, Lisa of Oxford, PA; grand-nephew, Timothy James Carney of Fargo, ND; and grand-nieces: Kim Carney of Aberdeen, SD and Trista Carney of Sioux Falls, SD. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Mary Elizabeth (Caulford) Henderson and sister, Kay Danks. Services for Gordon will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made payable to "Eden Rehab and Rescue" and sent in care of R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., P.O. Box 248, Rising Sun, MD 21911.

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lisa sherman-carney

April 29, 2017

Miss you.

Diane Epps

April 27, 2017

Dear Wayne and Lisa,

My sincere condolences, Wayne I know how close you were to your uncle. I'm praying for your comfort and peace during sad this time.

GOD Bless
Diane

Erika Sherman

April 26, 2017

Gordon Henderson,

I knew you as "Bill,"

It was a pleasure getting to know you. Your Luty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity and Personal Courage will be missed.

You were an amazing mentor and Vietnam Veteran. I will always remember your visit with us on Thanksgiving and Christmas. You were a joy. Much love and God speed as you journey over with Mary. You will be missed.

Love Always,

Erika Sherman

lisa sherman-carney

April 24, 2017

Thank you for all your hugs and prayers. Bill cats were taken to a Rescue. Please instead of flowers send a donation in Bill's Henerson's cats Peepy and Josie at Eden Rehab and Rescue P.O. BOX 194 Rising Sun Maryland 21911 Bill and Mary would love that from Heaven Thank You...

Erika Sherman

April 23, 2017

Wayne and Lisa my deepest sympathies for you. Bill was an amazing Veteran, Uncle, and mentor. I know he meant the world to you. I am so sorry to hear the passing of Bill. Another angel is looking down on us.
Love,
Erika

lisa sherman-carney sherman-carney

April 22, 2017

Bill I am at a loss without you. Please go to Mary waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge. We will find loving homes for your cats and hope the new family that takes your home in the future loves it as much as you and Mary. Peace have a safe journey. Godspeed Uncle Bill.

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