Robert Henderson, Sr.

Robert C. “Bob” “Pa” Henderson, Sr., 86, of Corpus Christi, Texas passed away Friday, October 1, 2010 after a long illness. He was born August 10, 1924 in Yountville, Napa Valley, California to Riley Caswell and Hannah Davidson Henderson. Bob was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII and owned and operated Brine Service Company, Inc. for over 53 years. He was a member of Independence Lodge No. 1337, A.F.&A.M., and the V.F.W. Post # 3837. He was preceded in death by his wife of over 53 years, Erma Lee Henderson; his son, Eddie Wayne Henderson; his brothers and sisters, Calvin, Bill, June and Mary. He is survived by his daughter, Barbara Ann Henderson; his son, Robert C. Henderson, Jr., both of Corpus Christi, Texas; his daughter-in-law, Gail Henderson of Amarillo, Texas; his granddaughter, Kimberly Shea (Steven) Paniagua; one great granddaughter and one great grandson; his sisters, Lucy and Robby Jean and her husband Ronnie; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Jack and Sandy Foshee; all of Corpus Christi, Texas; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. Visitation with the family present will be from 5 P.M. until 7 P.M. Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Sawyer-George Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 A.M. Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at Sawyer-George Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Cole officiating. Entombment will follow in Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Those who wish may make contributions to the American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association. The family would especially like to thank his doctors, nurses, home health care and dialysis center for their loving care of Bob.