Jose A Henderson

Joe was born on August 18, 1943, to Santiago Sr. and Amparo Henderson in Harlingen, Texas. After attending school in Brownsville Joe enlisted in the US Army – proudly serving abroad in Germany and rising to the rank of Sargeant. Honorably discharged in 1967, Joe moved to the Chicago area and worked with his good friend and army buddy Jim Anzelmo where Joe became a successful businessman in the graphic arts machinery business. In the late 1970’s Joe founded and served as President of Cariweb Products, Inc. a supplier of proprietary printing products to newspapers, magazine, catalogue and paper web printers throughout the US.

Joe was passionate about hunting and especially fishing. He started, owned and operated Arroyo City Fisherman’s Lodging where he and Yesenia shared their love for fishing with vacationers and fellow outdoor lovers. Joe and his fishing buddy, Yesenia, could often be found boating in Port Mansfield, the Arroyo Colorado, the lower Laguna Madre and the deep-water areas of the Gulf.

Joe was a friend to all. Throughout his life he treasured moments with his family, army buddies, and friends. He had enormous pride in his grandchildren and their accomplishments. He cherished spending time with them.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Santiago “Jimmy” and wife Margie Henderson, and his brother Rudy Henderson.

Joe is survived by his wife of 37 years Yesenia Perez Henderson, daughter Sonia (Rene) Gonzalez of Rio Hondo, and son Anthony Henderson of Houston Texas, grandchildren Kaitlin Jolene, Kody Joe, and Kenneth Rene Gonzalez and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sister Livia E. Henderson Guevara of Harlingen, brother Osbaldo “Frank / Baldito” (Dayra) Henderson of Haslet Texas, and sister-in-law Colette Henderson of Lansing Michigan.

The Henderson family is grateful for the care Joe received from the nurses and staff of New Age Hospice, Davita Dialysis and to Doctors Shridhar Kotta and Habib Ghaddar.

All cremation services have been entrusted, to the care and direction, of Del Angel Mont Meta Funeral Home, of San Benito Texas.