IRMO, S.C. — Mr. Robert Arrowood “Bob” Henderson Sr. of Irmo, South Carolina, formerly of Ellerbe, passed away on Jan. 9, 2022.
Mr. Henderson was born in Ellerbe on March 21, 1925 to Thomas A. and Katie McRae Henderson.
He graduated from Ellerbe High School and honorably served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was a produce and timber broker and retired as a magistrate judge. A faithful member of First Presbyterian Church, (which was founded by his ancestors) he served as a Sunday school superintendent, deacon, and bus driver. Thirty-seven years of his life were dedicated to serving the community as a volunteer fireman. For many years he served on the Board of Directors of the Samaritan Colony.
His parents; brothers, Corbett, Thomas, Clayton and Richard Henderson; and his sisters, Blanche Lineberry, Elga Mae Vuncannon and Betty Wooley predeceased him.
Surviving are his wife, Rebecca Hill Henderson, and daughter, Bonnie Kay H. Rankin (Marc) of Irmo, South Carolina; sons, Robert A. (“Woody”) Henderson Jr. (Sharon) of Fuquay-Varina, and Barry T. Henderson (Lisa) of Rancho Santa Fe, California; grandchildren, Caroline Burt (Derek) of Fort Wainwright, Alaska; Cameron A. Rankin (Leila) of Columbia, South Carolina; Sidney Henderson (Trey Gardner) and Rachel Henderson of Fuquay–Varina; Christopher and Jason Henderson of Rancho Santa Fe, California; great-grandchildren, Allison, Reagan, Kinsley, and Gunner Burt, Nora and Lily Rankin; and cousins, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church in Ellerbe with the Rev. James Watson officiating. Interment will follow in the Ellerbe Cemetery. The family will greet friends beginning at 11 a.m.
Our beloved “Pappy” enjoyed his garden and riding his tractor, watching birds, reading, and beating all of us in card games. He possessed an enthusiastic sense of humor and was known for his pranks. He taught us how to swim in the ocean, fish in the lake, drive his truck, and other necessary life skills.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritan Colony, 136 Samaritan Drive, Rockingham, NC 28379.
Condolences may be made online at www.carterfuneral.net.
Carter Funeral Home is assisting the family.
