Funeral Homes in Henderson, TX

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Drew Coleman (american football player), Rickey Dudley (american football player), Joe Delaney (american football player), Eddie Jones (american football player), and Ricky Lynn Gregg (singer and singer-songwriter).

Henderson is a city in Rusk County, northeast Texas, United States. The population was 13,712 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Rusk County. Henderson is named for James Pinckney Henderson, the first governor of Texas.The city has functioned as a major crossroads in Northeast Texas over the last two centuries. Several major highways pass through the business district of the town, including U.S. Route 259, Texas State Highway 64, U.S. Route 79, Texas State Highway 43, Texas State Highway 42 and Texas State Highway 64.Annual events in the city of Henderson include the Heritage Syrup Festival in November, celebrating the east Texas tradition of syrup making, and the East Texas Sacred Harp Convention in August featuring shape note music.The city has a vibrant Historical District, with many buildings dating to before the American Civil War. The city has 19 historical markers, including homes dating from the 1880s, churches, and colleges. Downtown Henderson is one of the most dramatic and charming downtowns in the East Texas area. Colorfu, canvas awnings highlight the ornate buildings which house Henderson's downtown merchants and offer shade to downtown shoppers visiting the various antiques stores, clothing stores, and restaurants lining the Main Streets.

Henderson Obituaries

It was disclosed by Tyler Morning Telegraph on September 8th, 2021 that Carol Ann Walton passed away in Henderson, Texas.  Walton was 78 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Carol Ann's life.

It was noted by Tyler Morning Telegraph on August 24th, 2021 that Rickey Willard passed away in Henderson, Texas.  Willard was 56 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Rickey's life.

It was disclosed by Tyler Morning Telegraph on July 5th, 2021 that Newana Shuttlesworth died in Henderson, Texas.  Shuttlesworth was 88 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Newana's life.

It was disclosed by Tyler Morning Telegraph on June 23rd, 2021 that William White perished in Henderson, Texas.  White was 87 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor William's life.

It was disclosed by Tyler Morning Telegraph on June 18th, 2021 that Joan Bane perished in Henderson, Texas.  Bane was 88 years old and was born in El Dorado, AR.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Joan's life.

It was reported by Tyler Morning Telegraph on March 21st, 2021 that Sandra Kay Minor passed away in Henderson, Texas.  Minor was 65 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Sandra Kay's life.

It was revealed by Tyler Morning Telegraph on August 30th, 2020 that Michael Ray Poland passed on in New Mexico.  Poland was 62 years old and was born in Henderson, TX.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Michael Ray's life.

It was disclosed by Tyler Morning Telegraph on August 13th, 2020 that Joanne Mason (Cannon) perished in Henderson, Texas.  Ms. Mason was 91 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Joanne's life.

It was disclosed by Tyler Morning Telegraph on February 7th, 2020 that Margaret Ann Minton (Horlander) passed away in Henderson, Texas.  Ms. Minton was 77 years old and was born in Benton, IL.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Margaret Ann's life.

It was reported by Tyler Morning Telegraph on January 29th, 2020 that Christie Laverne Acord (Prince) perished in Henderson, Texas.  Ms. Acord was 46 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Christie Laverne's life.

History

The population was 11,273 at the 2000 census. Henderson is named for James Pinckney Henderson, the first governor of the state of Texas. Henderson is a city in Rusk County, Texas County, Texas, United States. It is the county seat of Rusk County, Texas County. .

The official website for the city of Henderson is http://www.hendersontx.us.