Obituaries

Don A. Henderson

Mr Don A. Henderson, A.K.A. Daris A Henderson died, February 16, 2017 at Westchester Manor, High Point. Don was born July 16, 1921 to Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Talmadge Henderson in Patmos, Ark. A graduate of Patmos High School and Strayer College (now Strayer University) in Washington D.C. He spent 3 1/2 years in the Army during WWII and was discharged as a Technical Sargent. After graduating from College he worked for several years as Treasurer and assistant Director of the Wood Office Furniture Institute, a Trade Association in Washington DC. In 1963 he became affiliated with the Myrtle Desk Company in High Point, N.C. where served as Chief Financial Officer and credit Manager until his retirement in 1985. After retiring he volunteered for United Way and served on several Chamber of Commerce Committees. He was a former member of the String and Splinter Club, The Administrative Management Society and The National Society of Accountants. He was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Lou Etta Jackson; one brother Carl Henderson. Survivors include one brother, Dallas G. Henderson (Betty M) of Clinton, Ark.; four nieces and six nephews. A service celebrating Don's life will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday March 1, 2017 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church Columbarium. Online condolences may be made at Cumbyfuneral.com.

Published March 1, 2017

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