George William ‘Bill’ Henderson
George William "Bill" Henderson, 87, died in Llano March 29, 2010. The son of William Cornelius and Mary Ellen Prothro Henderson, he was born in Marshall Sept. 14, 1922. He attended pharmacy school after graduation. He was a licensed pharmacist, then attended dental school at Baylor University and graduated as a dentist.
He served in the Army, retiring as a colonel. He then attended flight mechanic school and spent much of his relaxation time rebuilding vintage aircraft.
Survivors include his daughter Barbara O’Rear of Llano; grandchildren Mary Katherine O’Rear, Victoria Lynn O’Rear, Joey Lyn Moore and William Story Williams; and great-grandchildren Allison and Audry Moore.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son Joseph William Henderson in 1994; and wife Doris Mae Holaset in 1995.
At his request, there will be no services. Following cremation the remains will be placed in New Mexico.
Donations in his memory may be made to any Humane Society.
Arrangements are under the direction of Putnam Funeral Home, 145 Texas Ave. in Kingsland, (325) 388-0008.