He was the first president of the Suburban Heights Association. Jim had a keen sense of humor, loved to travel and was an avid fisherman and Gator fan. He had an incredible mechanical aptitude, and could be relied on for a creative solution. In 1972, they returned to Gainesville and he earned his General Contractor and Real Estate licenses. While working with Union Camp, he and his family lived in Savannah, NYC, Baltimore, Cincinnati, Decatur and Wayne, NJ. Jim worked briefly at Florida Power & Light and had a long career with Union Camp. with honors in Industrial Engineering at UF in 1951. Bliss, TX, and then returned to UF to finish his degree. Jim attended the University of Florida where he was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. Barnes (RJ), Jim Henderson Dolson and Wolfe Henderson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He leaves behind three grandchildren – Kate R.
Jim is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy (née Schoonmaker), and their four children: Kay Henderson, Dr. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, David C. Jim was born in Daytona Beach, FL, on November 23, 1927, to J.A. James Arthur Henderson, Jr., (“Jim”) died on December 9, 2021, in Gainesville, FL. Arrangements are in the care of Milam Funeral & Cremation Services 311 S. on Saturday the 8 th of January at the First United Methodist Church of Hawthorne 21930 SE 67th Place, Hawthorne, FL 32640. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather.Ī gathering of friends will be held at Milam Funeral Home Chapel from 4:00 p.m. He was also involved with the Hawthorne Volunteer Fire department for many years. He was also heavily involved with the First United Methodist Church in Hawthorne, serving as the Organist, Pianist and Choir Director for roughly 65 years, only having to stop due to health issues. worked at the University of Florida as a computer systems analyst for the IFAS department until his retirement. He is survived by their daughter, Kathy, son David and three grandchildren, Tad, Tia & Tyler, and his younger brother Larry Johnson. Ferris was preceded in death by his Wife, Juanita ‘Nita’ Johnson. Hawthorne – was born September 12 th, 1936 in Hawthorne, Florida, he died December 23 rd, 2021 at home in Hawthorne, Florida after a lengthy illness.