John Henderson

1926 - 2022

John Henderson obituary, 1926-2022, Charlotte, NC

John Henderson

1926 - 2022

BORN

1926

DIED

2022

John Henderson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Jan. 19 to Jan. 22, 2023.
John "Jack" A. Henderson, 96, passed away December 23, 2022 at Aldersgate UMRC in Charlotte, NC. Born January 23, 1926 in Cranston, RI, he was the son of the late John and Florence Henderson. Jack served in the United States Army Airforce in the Pacific during World War II.

He graduated from Bucknell University in 1951, where he received a BS degree in Commerce and Finance. Jack lived in Cedar Rapids, IA for 30-plus years, working in sales for Lehigh Portland Cement Co. and retired to Pinehurst, NC with his wife of 61 years, Ruth. There he enjoyed many years of golfing and bowling, doing both into his 90's. He also loved summers at his family cabin on Lake Vermillion, MN. He was a friend to many and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth; son, Robert; grandson, Sean; and sister, Jean Spangler.

He is survived by his daughter, Ruth Wadsworth (Ed) and grandsons, John, Robert and Greg; his son, John Henderson (Signe) and granddaughters, Lisa Locker, Erin Henderson and Dana Burger; and 6 great-grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life will be held April 15, 2023 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids, IA. Interment will follow at Cedar Memorial Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, IA.

Memorials may be offered in honor of Jack to Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1285 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.

Carolina Cremation of Charlotte is assisting the Henderson family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.

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