Brian Frank Henderson, 75, of Du Quoin, passed away at 4:21 P.M., Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
Brian had been a sheet metal worker for twenty eight years and a member of the SMW Local 268 and had been the business agent for the last seven years.
He was a US Marine veteran of the Viet Nam War and had served three tours of duty there. He was a Lifemember of VFW Post 513 , Lifemember of DAV Chapter 51, American Legion Post 647, NRA and the NMLRA.
He was born February 15, 1946 at Ayr, Scotland the son of George "Red" and Margaret "Greta" ( Gardener) Henderson.
Brian was married to "his girl", "his bride" Melody A. Leek on July 24, 1971 in North Carolina, they were married for 50 years and loved her beyond measure.
He was a great man, a great dad and was honored to be a grandpa and great grandpa. He loved his Scottish heritage and his country. He loved to laugh and tell jokes. He had a quick wit, and you never had to guess what he was thinking. He carried himself in the same manner no matter who he was around.
Brian was known for his bear hugs and firm handshakes, and you can bet that 'his word was his bond'. He had many close friends in his life, some of which he enjoyed daily breakfasts with at Kalin's Cafe at the infamous "liars table".
Brian loved watching professional baseball, NASCAR and The History Channel. He started a tradition many years ago where every year he took his sons, sons-in-law and grandsons to the Labor Day stock car races in DuQuoin.
Brian was a huge patriot and never wanted any accolades for his own military service or awards, which included 3 voluntary tours to Vietnam over the course of 9 years, as a United States Marine Corp Sergeant. He had the upmost respect for those that served in WWI, WWII and Korea. He was an advocate for Vietnam veterans as well; he was part of the Vietnam Veterans Coalition which brought large reunions to the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds so that surviving veterans and families could be reunited with one another. Brian was involved in prison outreach to Vietnam veterans, assisted many vets to appointments, often visited the Anna Veteran's Home and helped get veterans the benefits that they deserved. Brian was proud to be a part of the VFW Post 513 Honor Guard; and served as Commander from 1984-85.
Brian enjoyed traditional archery and was a founding member of P.A.S.T. (Pyramid Archery Society – Traditional) in 1994; he also helped to revitalize the program in 2009 after the club went inactive. He enjoyed other traditional weaponry such as black powder guns, knife and axe throwing. He enjoyed helping his family and the younger generations in the community to navigate through traditional hunting and fishing skills.
He loved the outdoors and all nature within it. He said that the outdoors was his "church". He enjoyed shooting photos of nature and was also the family's photographer, capturing every moment that he could.
Brian was an avid (fly)fisherman; he took his last canoe trip out on the water this Father's Day.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, four children- Brian Douglas "Doug" Henderson Comte and wife Denise of Tamaroa, Toni Harper and husband David of Du Quoin, Tracy Schubert and husband Carl of Du Quoin, Thomas Henderson and wife Ashley of Du Quoin and a bonus child- Paul Mc Hargue of Herrin, ten grandchildren - Ambra, Shaad, Morgan, Hayden, Chelsea, Macey, Dylan, Carlie, Presley, and Cash, and six great grandchildren. Two brothers- Jeffrey Bruce "JB" Henderson and wife Susie of Hollister, MO and John Henderson and wife Rachell of Enterprise, Alab., sister- Bitty Craig and husband Dean of Du Quoin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Richard Wayne "Dick" Henderson.
Per Brian's request cremation rites were accorded.
There will be no public visitation or funeral..
A Celebration of Life Service for Brian and Melody will be at the Du Quoin VFW Post 513, Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 6 to 9 P.M.
Friends may make memorials to Du Quoin V.F.W. Honor Guard or This Able Veteran and will be accepted at the funeral home.
The Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.
Brian had been a sheet metal worker for twenty eight years and a member of the SMW Local 268 and had been the business agent for the last seven years.
He was a US Marine veteran of the Viet Nam War and had served three tours of duty there. He was a Lifemember of VFW Post 513 , Lifemember of DAV Chapter 51, American Legion Post 647, NRA and the NMLRA.
He was born February 15, 1946 at Ayr, Scotland the son of George "Red" and Margaret "Greta" ( Gardener) Henderson.
Brian was married to "his girl", "his bride" Melody A. Leek on July 24, 1971 in North Carolina, they were married for 50 years and loved her beyond measure.
He was a great man, a great dad and was honored to be a grandpa and great grandpa. He loved his Scottish heritage and his country. He loved to laugh and tell jokes. He had a quick wit, and you never had to guess what he was thinking. He carried himself in the same manner no matter who he was around.
Brian was known for his bear hugs and firm handshakes, and you can bet that 'his word was his bond'. He had many close friends in his life, some of which he enjoyed daily breakfasts with at Kalin's Cafe at the infamous "liars table".
Brian loved watching professional baseball, NASCAR and The History Channel. He started a tradition many years ago where every year he took his sons, sons-in-law and grandsons to the Labor Day stock car races in DuQuoin.
Brian was a huge patriot and never wanted any accolades for his own military service or awards, which included 3 voluntary tours to Vietnam over the course of 9 years, as a United States Marine Corp Sergeant. He had the upmost respect for those that served in WWI, WWII and Korea. He was an advocate for Vietnam veterans as well; he was part of the Vietnam Veterans Coalition which brought large reunions to the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds so that surviving veterans and families could be reunited with one another. Brian was involved in prison outreach to Vietnam veterans, assisted many vets to appointments, often visited the Anna Veteran's Home and helped get veterans the benefits that they deserved. Brian was proud to be a part of the VFW Post 513 Honor Guard; and served as Commander from 1984-85.
Brian enjoyed traditional archery and was a founding member of P.A.S.T. (Pyramid Archery Society – Traditional) in 1994; he also helped to revitalize the program in 2009 after the club went inactive. He enjoyed other traditional weaponry such as black powder guns, knife and axe throwing. He enjoyed helping his family and the younger generations in the community to navigate through traditional hunting and fishing skills.
He loved the outdoors and all nature within it. He said that the outdoors was his "church". He enjoyed shooting photos of nature and was also the family's photographer, capturing every moment that he could.
Brian was an avid (fly)fisherman; he took his last canoe trip out on the water this Father's Day.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, four children- Brian Douglas "Doug" Henderson Comte and wife Denise of Tamaroa, Toni Harper and husband David of Du Quoin, Tracy Schubert and husband Carl of Du Quoin, Thomas Henderson and wife Ashley of Du Quoin and a bonus child- Paul Mc Hargue of Herrin, ten grandchildren - Ambra, Shaad, Morgan, Hayden, Chelsea, Macey, Dylan, Carlie, Presley, and Cash, and six great grandchildren. Two brothers- Jeffrey Bruce "JB" Henderson and wife Susie of Hollister, MO and John Henderson and wife Rachell of Enterprise, Alab., sister- Bitty Craig and husband Dean of Du Quoin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Richard Wayne "Dick" Henderson.
Per Brian's request cremation rites were accorded.
There will be no public visitation or funeral..
A Celebration of Life Service for Brian and Melody will be at the Du Quoin VFW Post 513, Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 6 to 9 P.M.
Friends may make memorials to Du Quoin V.F.W. Honor Guard or This Able Veteran and will be accepted at the funeral home.
The Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.
Brian Frank Henderson, 75, of Du Quoin, passed away at 4:21 P.M., Saturday, July 10, 2021 at the SIH Memorial Hospital in Carbondale.
Brian had been a sheet metal worker for twenty eight years and a member of the SMW Local 268 and had been the business agent for the last seven years.
He was a US Marine veteran of the Viet Nam War and had served three tours of duty there. He was a Lifemember of VFW Post 513 , Lifemember of DAV Chapter 51, American Legion Post 647, NRA and the NMLRA.
He was born February 15, 1946 at Ayr, Scotland the son of George "Red" and Margaret "Greta" ( Gardener) Henderson.
Brian was married to "his girl", "his bride" Melody A. Leek on July 24, 1971 in North Carolina, they were married for 50 years and loved her beyond measure.
He was a great man, a great dad and was honored to be a grandpa and great grandpa. He loved his Scottish heritage and his country. He loved to laugh and tell jokes. He had a quick wit, and you never had to guess what he was thinking. He carried himself in the same manner no matter who he was around.
Brian was known for his bear hugs and firm handshakes, and you can bet that 'his word was his bond'. He had many close friends in his life, some of which he enjoyed daily breakfasts with at Kalin's Cafe at the infamous "liars table".
Brian loved watching professional baseball, NASCAR and The History Channel. He started a tradition many years ago where every year he took his sons, sons-in-law and grandsons to the Labor Day stock car races in DuQuoin.
Brian was a huge patriot and never wanted any accolades for his own military service or awards, which included 3 voluntary tours to Vietnam over the course of 9 years, as a United States Marine Corp Sergeant. He had the upmost respect for those that served in WWI, WWII and Korea. He was an advocate for Vietnam veterans as well; he was part of the Vietnam Veterans Coalition which brought large reunions to the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds so that surviving veterans and families could be reunited with one another. Brian was involved in prison outreach to Vietnam veterans, assisted many vets to appointments, often visited the Anna Veteran's Home and helped get veterans the benefits that they deserved. Brian was proud to be a part of the VFW Post 513 Honor Guard; and served as Commander from 1984-85.
Brian enjoyed traditional archery and was a founding member of P.A.S.T. (Pyramid Archery Society – Traditional) in 1994; he also helped to revitalize the program in 2009 after the club went inactive. He enjoyed other traditional weaponry such as black powder guns, knife and axe throwing. He enjoyed helping his family and the younger generations in the community to navigate through traditional hunting and fishing skills.
He loved the outdoors and all nature within it. He said that the outdoors was his "church". He enjoyed shooting photos of nature and was also the family's photographer, capturing every moment that he could.
Brian was an avid (fly)fisherman; he took his last canoe trip out on the water this Father's Day.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, four children- Brian Douglas "Doug" Henderson Comte and wife Denise of Tamaroa, Toni Harper and husband David of Du Quoin, Tracy Schubert and husband Carl of Du Quoin, Thomas Henderson and wife Ashley of Du Quoin and a bonus child- Paul Mc Hargue of Herrin, ten grandchildren - Ambra, Shaad, Morgan, Hayden, Chelsea, Macey, Dylan, Carlie, Presley, and Cash, and six great grandchildren. Two brothers- Jeffrey Bruce "JB" Henderson and wife Susie of Hollister, MO and John Henderson and wife Rachell of Enterprise, Alab., sister- Bitty Craig and husband Dean of Du Quoin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Richard Wayne "Dick" Henderson.
Per Brian's request cremation rites were accorded.
There will be no public visitation or funeral..
A Celebration of Life Service for Brian and Melody will be at the Du Quoin VFW Post 513, Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 6 to 9 P.M.
Friends may make memorials to Du Quoin V.F.W. Honor Guard or This Able Veteran and will be accepted at the funeral home.
The Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.
Brian had been a sheet metal worker for twenty eight years and a member of the SMW Local 268 and had been the business agent for the last seven years.
He was a US Marine veteran of the Viet Nam War and had served three tours of duty there. He was a Lifemember of VFW Post 513 , Lifemember of DAV Chapter 51, American Legion Post 647, NRA and the NMLRA.
He was born February 15, 1946 at Ayr, Scotland the son of George "Red" and Margaret "Greta" ( Gardener) Henderson.
Brian was married to "his girl", "his bride" Melody A. Leek on July 24, 1971 in North Carolina, they were married for 50 years and loved her beyond measure.
He was a great man, a great dad and was honored to be a grandpa and great grandpa. He loved his Scottish heritage and his country. He loved to laugh and tell jokes. He had a quick wit, and you never had to guess what he was thinking. He carried himself in the same manner no matter who he was around.
Brian was known for his bear hugs and firm handshakes, and you can bet that 'his word was his bond'. He had many close friends in his life, some of which he enjoyed daily breakfasts with at Kalin's Cafe at the infamous "liars table".
Brian loved watching professional baseball, NASCAR and The History Channel. He started a tradition many years ago where every year he took his sons, sons-in-law and grandsons to the Labor Day stock car races in DuQuoin.
Brian was a huge patriot and never wanted any accolades for his own military service or awards, which included 3 voluntary tours to Vietnam over the course of 9 years, as a United States Marine Corp Sergeant. He had the upmost respect for those that served in WWI, WWII and Korea. He was an advocate for Vietnam veterans as well; he was part of the Vietnam Veterans Coalition which brought large reunions to the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds so that surviving veterans and families could be reunited with one another. Brian was involved in prison outreach to Vietnam veterans, assisted many vets to appointments, often visited the Anna Veteran's Home and helped get veterans the benefits that they deserved. Brian was proud to be a part of the VFW Post 513 Honor Guard; and served as Commander from 1984-85.
Brian enjoyed traditional archery and was a founding member of P.A.S.T. (Pyramid Archery Society – Traditional) in 1994; he also helped to revitalize the program in 2009 after the club went inactive. He enjoyed other traditional weaponry such as black powder guns, knife and axe throwing. He enjoyed helping his family and the younger generations in the community to navigate through traditional hunting and fishing skills.
He loved the outdoors and all nature within it. He said that the outdoors was his "church". He enjoyed shooting photos of nature and was also the family's photographer, capturing every moment that he could.
Brian was an avid (fly)fisherman; he took his last canoe trip out on the water this Father's Day.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, four children- Brian Douglas "Doug" Henderson Comte and wife Denise of Tamaroa, Toni Harper and husband David of Du Quoin, Tracy Schubert and husband Carl of Du Quoin, Thomas Henderson and wife Ashley of Du Quoin and a bonus child- Paul Mc Hargue of Herrin, ten grandchildren - Ambra, Shaad, Morgan, Hayden, Chelsea, Macey, Dylan, Carlie, Presley, and Cash, and six great grandchildren. Two brothers- Jeffrey Bruce "JB" Henderson and wife Susie of Hollister, MO and John Henderson and wife Rachell of Enterprise, Alab., sister- Bitty Craig and husband Dean of Du Quoin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Richard Wayne "Dick" Henderson.
Per Brian's request cremation rites were accorded.
There will be no public visitation or funeral..
A Celebration of Life Service for Brian and Melody will be at the Du Quoin VFW Post 513, Saturday, July 31, 2021 from 6 to 9 P.M.
Friends may make memorials to Du Quoin V.F.W. Honor Guard or This Able Veteran and will be accepted at the funeral home.
The Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.
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