Walt Henderson, 87, of Beaumont died November 14, 2005 at Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital. He is a native of Poynor, Texas and a resident of the area since 1946; he worked for DuPont as a process operator until his retirement. Walt is a veteran of the United States Army Air Corp and served during World War II in the First Bombardier Division. When he retired from the service he was ranked as a Lieutenant Colonel. Walt loved his family and country dearly.
He is survived by his nieces and nephews, Janelle Johnson of Warren, Jeri Speyrer of LaBelle, Perry V. Cook of Wimberly, Reba Lock of Canyon Lake, Anita Parker of Lumberton, Nancy Watts of Beaumont; numerous great nieces and nephews; great great nieces and nephews.
A Masonic graveside service will be 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 17, 2005 at Rosedale Cemetery in Sour Lake, under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday evening from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, Attn. Development Department, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida, 33607-1460.
