of Conway, AR
June 28, 1933 - December 30, 2019
Jack Murray Henderson passed away on December 30, 2019, at the age of 86. Jack was born June 28, 1933 in Dewitt, Arkansas. He was the son of Murray and Pollye Trimble Henderson.
Jack was a graduate of University of Arkansas at Monticello. Jack and his family moved to Conway in 1962 as a State Farm Insurance Agent. He was in business in Conway for 38 years and during his career he was recognized as one of the top State Farm Agents in the nation. He served on the boards of numerous organizations including Boy Scouts of America and Gideons International. Jack was an avid outdoorsman and loved being at the family's Ozark Mountain getaway cabin.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Joanne Knowles Henderson, sons Jim (Linda), Roe (Missy), and daughter Amanda Henley (Richard). Six grandchildren, John Mark Henderson (Jenni), Haley Lowery (Daniel), Hannah O' Meara (Kirby), Will Henley (Mattie), Katie Jo Henley, and Caroline Henley. Three great-children, Holt, Evie and Griffin Jack Lowery. Two brothers, Jerry and Larry Henderson and a sister Jane Colquitt (deceased).
A Celebration of Jack's life will be held at 2:00 PM, January 3, 2020 at Woodland Heights Baptist Church in Conway, Arkansas. Family Visitation will be 12:00 to 2:00 PM prior to the service at the Woodland Heights. Interment will be at Crest Lawn Memorial Park in Conway.
Memorials may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington D.C. 20090-7251 or Gideons.org.
Sign Guestbook
26 Condolence(s)
Roger Clark
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
So very sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He was always someone I could look up to at State Farm. What a tremendous asset we all lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Richard Robinson
Sunday, January 5, 2020
I knew Jack Henderson while growing up in Conway. My parents thought lot of Jack and his family. He was a fine Christian man, an extraordinary insurance agent and a committed citizen of Conway. He had integrity. Prayers for his family during this difficult time of loss.
Anita Trimble
Friday, January 3, 2020
Our prayers are with your family.
Dan and Cindy Newberry
Friday, January 3, 2020
So sorry to hear of your loss. May you and your family find peace in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Dana and Mark Jennings
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Mr Jack was a precious man.
He was always good to our family. (Anthony family)
Gene and Linda Manning
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Dear Henderson family, We will truly miss seeing Jack in and around this old town of Conway but we look forward to seeing him again in that beautiful city not made by hands. He had a good Christian life, well-lived. Our love and prayers for peace to his fine family.
danny satterwhite
Thursday, January 2, 2020
Sad to hear of Mr. Henderson's passing. I remember seeing him around Conway since I was a little lad. My Dad had a lot of respect for him, as did I. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Henderson family.
Mike gibbs
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
RIP . My dear friend .
Debbie Duncan
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Dearest Joanne and Family,
We are praying for you all for comfort and blessings. Please know you and Jack are so dearly loved. I will miss Jack's sweet smile every Sunday morning and hugging his neck. May your memories comfort you and knowing we will all be reunited someday for eternity. God bless and comfort you.
Debbie Duncan
Jeff Stuart
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Joanne,
I am so sorry for your loss. Jack was a great example of how to live for Christ. He taught many of us in Sunday School and his influence on my life was profound. Both of you were so supportive and encouraging as I grew into a man and also in my marriage to Brenda (June 10, 1960 to August 18, 2018)! I will pray for you and your family as you grieve!
God is with us!
Jeff Stuart
Ed Ellis
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Sad to seee Jack pass
I always enjoyed working with him and his boys with Troop 534. I especially remember one cold night we spent at Blanchard Springs Cavern camp ground. Our sleeping bags were not enough for that night. We shivered together until sunrise
John and Mary Jane Cagle
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
We have very fond memories of Jack and know he will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Hendersons.
Ms. EstHer M. Kershner-Mitchell
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
I am out of the country.
I did not know...
Jack Henderson: one of the finest men I have been blessed to have in my life.
Please know, I care.
Ms. Esther
John & Valerie Clayborn
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Jack was a man we greatly admired. He and his family have always been so gracious to us. His family was his treasure but he will be missed by many, many more of us.
Tim Starkey
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Sorry for your loss.. He was a fine man.
Lori McMillan
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Amanda, I'm sorry for your loss. Praying for you all.
Randy O. Bowling
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Roe & Family: Tis w/ a great deal of sadness I read Jack's Obit. just now as I have not only lost my 1st State Farm Agent, I've lost a good friend & a trusted advisor/mentor in many areas.
Jack's passing is on one hand, a loss for our country, our state, & our county as well as the loss of a great man & a Christian for all mankind; yet, as I believe it is also a gain for Heaven of a great Christian who lived what he believed.
We all know the State Farm motto: "Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there." This described Jack Henderson thru & thru as Jack was LITERALLY the Good Neighbor that was there when tragedy or an accident struck those of us who knew him & whom were insured by Jack.
I wish this country had more people like Jack Henderson (USA) & Bro. Ray Jones (USAF), both who served our country in the military, as State Farm agents, as good neighbors & friends, especially to those of us who were young they both always had time to advise or listen to youth.
Both possessed honesty, integrity, fidelity, virtues that the USA badly needs more of today, men who are men....REAL men...& who are not afraid or ashamed to be men of Integrity & leadership, in addendum to still be humble, God-fearing Christian men that will take a stand for all that is good & that which is right.
I shall greatly miss Jack & our visits & it is my hope to once again see his spirit & share with him, that eternal rest in Heaven.
Rest in Peace Jack, you sure did earn it.
Randy O. Bowling, Sherril A. Bowling, Marie W. Bowling
Brenda Bowling Hollis & family
/s/Randy O. Bowling
R.O.B./
Suzanne & John Kunkel
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Joanne, I am so saddened to hear that Jack passed on. Share my condolences with Roe, Amanda and Jim. I will lift up the family in the days to come. You two were wonderful role models for those of us who brought up our children in Conway. Sincerely, Suzanne Kunkel
Barbara Banister Davis
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Mr. Henderson was such a good man. He will be missed by so many. I look forward to the day we are all together again.
Bob Barham
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the Henderson family. Our prayers for comfort are with each of you. Jack was a nice man and he will be missed.
Steve and Kay Baudier
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Our prayers are with all the family. ..Jack was a true gentleman and will be missed. God's blessings to you all.
Joe and Pat Howerton
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
We will be keeping the whole family in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Charlie & Karla Hayes
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Heaven is a better place today. I am sure Jack’s humor and wit will be enjoyed. Prayers to the whole family for peace and grace.
Raye Jean Dow Linn
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
My deepest sympathy to all of you. Prayers for peace and comfort.
Pam White Dunavant
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Praying for God's peace for all of you in the passing of Mr. Henderson.
George & Cindy Dickey
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Dear Roe and Family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts prayers.