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Robert Duane Henderson, Sr.

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Robert Duane Henderson, Sr., 69, of Jacksonville, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2010. He was born on June 14, 1941 in England, Arkansas, a son of the late Carmon and Pearl Hankins Henderson. He was a nurse anesthetist for North Metro Medical Center in Jacksonville for 33 years and an avid woodworker and a musician. He was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cabot, Arkansas. He loved his family, church, gospel music, helping others, and learning new hobbies. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his sister Carma Jean Henderson Boyd. He is survived by his wife Barbara Henderson; one son: Robert D. Henderson Jr. and wife Deborah of Huntsville, Alabama; daughter; Zoe Burton and husband Tim of Farmington, Arkansas; daughter Beth Carter and husband Bryan of Little Rock, Arkansas; five grandchildren; Steven Henderson, Katie Gibbs and husband Drew of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Rachael Burton, and Nathan and Caleb Carter; one great-grandchild, Isabella Gibbs; one sister, Linda Roser and husband Phil of Conway, Arkansas; one brother: Billy Henderson and wife Cissy of Portland, Arkansas. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 at Roller England Funeral Home (501) 842-3939. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 14th, 2010 at the funeral home with Reverend Terry Fortner officiating. Burial will be at Mulberry Cemetery in England, Arkansas. Memorials may be made to Zion Hill Baptist Church, 11923 Zion Hill Rd., Cabot, Arkansas 72023. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/england.

Published July 13, 2010

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