Henderson moved to Midland in 1956 and worked as a pilot for Henry Black Drilling Company. In 1958, he formed Rich-Air Company as a fixed base operator and Beechcraft dealer. During 31 years of operations, Rich-Air Company owned and operated most of the General Aviation facilities at Midland International Airport until the sale of the operations in 1991. He stayed active as a pilot, flying for over 60 years. When asked how many hours he logged, he would always answer, "Plenty".
In 1970 Henderson and his late wife, Elma Jean, visited Ennis, Montana in the beautiful Madison Valley and knew they had found a place to call their second home. In 1974 they established the 3barM Ranch and the M&M Mule Trading Company. He was an avid fisherman, loved camping and riding his mule, Ted, in the mountains of Montana.
In retirement, Henderson continued to enjoy many of his favorite things like chocolate malts, buttermilk, black-eyed peas and iron-skillet cornbread.
Henderson celebrated his 90th birthday on December 4, 2011 surrounded by family and friends.
"When God measures out your time on earth, He doesn't count the days you spent fishing."
Henderson was preceded in death by his wife, Elma Jean Henderson. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Askins of Midland; son, Richard E. Henderson of Midland; granddaughter, Kendall Smith, her husband Rusty and their children Elizabeth and Collins Smith of Midland; grandson Mason Askins and his daughter Presley Miller of Midland; grandson Cooper Askins, his wife Stephanie and their son Elliot Askins of Austin. He is also survived by a sister, Blanche Brick, and her husband Bob of College Station and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, January 23, 2012 at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland with Pastor Steve Schorr, officiating.
Henderson moved to Midland in 1956 and worked as a pilot for Henry Black Drilling Company. In 1958, he formed Rich-Air Company as a fixed base operator and Beechcraft dealer. During 31 years of operations, Rich-Air Company owned and operated most of the General Aviation facilities at Midland International Airport until the sale of the operations in 1991. He stayed active as a pilot, flying for over 60 years. When asked how many hours he logged, he would always answer, "Plenty".
In 1970 Henderson and his late wife, Elma Jean, visited Ennis, Montana in the beautiful Madison Valley and knew they had found a place to call their second home. In 1974 they established the 3barM Ranch and the M&M Mule Trading Company. He was an avid fisherman, loved camping and riding his mule, Ted, in the mountains of Montana.
In retirement, Henderson continued to enjoy many of his favorite things like chocolate malts, buttermilk, black-eyed peas and iron-skillet cornbread.
Henderson celebrated his 90th birthday on December 4, 2011 surrounded by family and friends.
"When God measures out your time on earth, He doesn't count the days you spent fishing."
Henderson was preceded in death by his wife, Elma Jean Henderson. He is survived by his daughter, Susan Askins of Midland; son, Richard E. Henderson of Midland; granddaughter, Kendall Smith, her husband Rusty and their children Elizabeth and Collins Smith of Midland; grandson Mason Askins and his daughter Presley Miller of Midland; grandson Cooper Askins, his wife Stephanie and their son Elliot Askins of Austin. He is also survived by a sister, Blanche Brick, and her husband Bob of College Station and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, January 23, 2012 at Resthaven Memorial Park in Midland with Pastor Steve Schorr, officiating.
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