Max Dale Henderson

MAX DALE HENDERSON, 80, of North Little Rock, Ark., loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital in Little Rock. Max was preceded in death by his children Sheila Karole and Bruce Dale. Also preceded by his parents, two brothers, two sisters and survived by his sister Ethel Broglen. He is survived by his loving wife, Wanda, son Steven and daughter Sandra. Also, three grandsons, a granddaughter, five great-grandchildren, three step-daughters, seven step-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren. Born, Aug. 31, 1935 in Vernon, Texas to Worthy and Maxine Taylor Henderson. When Max was seven years old his family moved to Russell, Ark. Max graduated from high school at Bald Knob, Ark. Max enlisted in the USAF in 1953, and served his country proudly for 20 years. He began his interesting career as a Radioman, but the USAF recognized Max's talents and directed him to a higher cause. They directed him to assist in the establishment of the first ‘Precision Measurement Equipment Labs' (PMEL), around the world. These labs dealt in the repair and calibration of equipment necessary to the accurate deployment of troops, equipment and weaponry throughout the world. Equipment that includes: Cesium time, Barometric, Mechanical and various types of Electronic standards. All of which were directly traceable to the National Bureau of Standards. After his retirement from the service, Max enjoyed employing his many talents in other fields. A main one of which was the development and subsequent installations of high speed bar code scanning and dimensioning equipment in the logistics industry. After retiring from logistics he operated his own trucking for a few years until his heart-attack, at which time he fully retired. This allowed Max to indulge in brotherly love, truth and strength in the Masonic Lodge. Living in Des Arc at the time, he became the Worshipful Master at the White River Lodge, to help continue their charitable ways. Max also assisted in rituals at many other lodges. He enjoyed membership at two others, Sylvan Hills Lodge in Sherwood, and the Fredonia Lodge in Bald Knob. He also started into the Royal Arch Masons but his health didn't allow him to finish. Max is retiring his tools and will be honoring our Great Architect. Memorials may be made to North Hills Baptist Church or the Masonic Lodge of your choice. Visitation will be Monday, October 26, starting at 10 a.m. at North Hills Baptist Church, 9618 Highway 107, Sherwood. Funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., with Military Honors and Masonic Rites. A memorial service will then be held at First United Methodist Church, 605 Erwin Street, Des Arc at 3 p.m. Online obituary at www.SmithFamilyCares.com.