Howard Henderson

Howard Henderson, 94, of Washington, died Saturday, September 27, 2008, in Donnell House. He was born September 8, 1914, in Washington, a son of Clyde G. and Mary Buchanan Henderson. From 1933 until 1957, Mr. Henderson worked as an inspector at Hazel Atlas, from 1957 until 1963, he worked as a supervisor in quality control at Continental Can, and, from 1963 until 1983, he worked in quality control at Brockway. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing baseball and softball for the city leagues. He also enjoyed fishing. Since 1941, he had been a member of Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, now know as Washington Alliance Church, where he had served as a trustee and head usher. On June 17, 1936, he married Gladys M. Mounts, who died in August 1990. Surviving are a daughter, Carol (John) Cunning of Washington; a daughter-in-law, Dolly Henderson of Washington; five grandchildren, Kevin and Warren Henderson, Camille Layton and Brandon and Bryan Cunning; and four great-grandchildren. Deceased are a son, James Howard Henderson, Jr.; two brothers, Donald and Raymond Henderson; and five sisters, Edna, Virginia, Mildred, Leona and Helen. Friends will be received 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the hour of service, Tuesday, September 30th, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, with Rev. Jim Newman officiating. Burial will follow in Claysville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, 777 Penn Center Boulevard, Suite 200, Pittsburgh PA 15235.