Royce Paul Henderson
February 17, 1948 ~ September 6, 2017
Royce Paul Henderson, 69, passed away on September 6, 2017 in Linden, Texas. He was born February 17, 1948 in Atlanta, Texas to Earl and Inez Henderson.
Royce volunteered for the Army, June 17, 1969. He served in Vietnam, Cambodia, and Germany. He was honorably discharged. He received the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He also served in the Texas National Guard.
Survivors include his wife, Emily Braswell Henderson of Linden, Texas; one son, Ronald Earl Henderson of Houston, Texas; two step-daughters, Annette Gonzales and Tina Malek, their mother, Anita Henderson; one brother, Samuel F. Henderson and wife Anna of Linden; sisters, Mary Lynn Wilson and Joann O’Rand of Linden and Joyce Henderson of Silver Springs, Maryland; one grandson, Jacob Henderson; nine nieces, nephews and a number of other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl C. Henderson and Mary Inez Kellum Henderson and brother, William Earl Henderson
Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the Linden United Methodist Church with Dr. Bryan Baggett officiating. Burial will follow in the Linden Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday evening at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the VFW, Linden, Texas or charity of your choice.
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Royce "Fluff" Henderson, Hope you Dad, Ronnie Bonner, are kicking back and laughing so hard at us. We’ll miss you. I had always wanted one of your ballpoint pen art drawings. Guess I’ll have to ask your family now. Prayers for them during this time.
Condolences to family.
We have you in our thoughts and prayers. We love you.
"RIP" Royce. You were one of the best. My heart is broken and I will be there for Emily. Prayers and sympathy for all the family.
Emily, I am so sorry for your loss. I know that words cannot console you or the family at this time or in the days ahead, but I do know that the Lord will give you and then the strength and grace to get through each day with just enough Love mixed in got you to know that you are not alone. He is with you and all of the family. Trust in his eternal love for us.
Emily, I am so sorry for your loss. I know that words cannot console you or the family at this time or in the days ahead, but I do know that the Lord will give you and then the strength and grace to get through each day with just enough Love mixed in got you to know that you are not alone. He is with you and all of the family. Trust in his eternal love for us.
Royce , your where a shining light here on earth and you will shine in heaven as well . Rip my friend ??
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time. I knew Royce in school at Linden Kildare. Remembering him as a good guy and good sense of humor.
I can’t remember not knowing Royce. He was one of the funniest, fun loving, blessings our little town ever had. He was loved by me, mine and all who knew him. Vaya con dios Mi amigo.
We have you in our thoughts and prayers. We live you
Rest in Peace Royce! We love you and will miss you!
Our prayers are with Ms. Em and the family. Royce was a great guy and we loved being around him at the VFW and the Easter celebration every year. He will be missed.
So sorry, Sam, for the loss of your brother. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. Love, Nathan, Melissa, Marissa, and Nolan
To Royce’s family, We are so sorry of hear of Royce’s death. He and Dane grew up across the street from each other. When we first moved to Linden, I met his parents , and they were good friends of ours. In the 1990’s, he became our family hairstylist and was there for us when we lost our first grandchild. He was a great friend; almost like family, and he will be missed by a lot of people – especially our family. May God be with all of you is our prayer. With love and condolences, The Dane & Rosia Burson and family
Hw was the greatest guy ,he would always put a smile on your face,he loves his truck working for blackburn syrup .he always loved his mom and sister joyce he loved all family and friends je was always there when someone needed him to lend a ear he was a awesome guy
RIP – Royce will be missed by all.
Emily, I am so sorry about Royces passing. My heartfelt condolences and love to you!
I only had the pleasure of meeting Royce a few times while working with Emily. He was very sweet to me and was the best at pulling your leg! He had a great sense of humor and made Emily light up whenever she would talk about him. We are keeping him, Emily, and their loved ones in our hearts and prayers.
Dear Joyce and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Royce was a great person. He could always seem to get everyone laughing.
Emily – You are in my prayers at this time of sadness. I’m glad you had this time together to lighten both of your lives. Your Cousin, Martha Hickman
Emily sorry for your loss . Praying for you
Emily, I know there is nothing new in the way of comforting words I can say to you, but I want you to know how sorry I am for your loss. I know God will carry you through this valley and fill your heart with peace; that is my prayer. ??
Emily, I know there is nothing new in the way of comforting words I can say to you, but I want you to know how sorry I am for your loss. I know God will carry you through this valley and fill your heart with peace; that is my prayer. ??