June 26, 1971 – September 24, 2020
John Henderson, 49, Atlanta, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020 due to a semi-truck accident on State Road 213 in Tipton County.
He was born June 26, 1971 in Tipton to Philip and Mary Alice (Leathers) Henderson. He grew up on a family farm and after graduating from Hamilton Heights High School in 1989. He attended Purdue University completing an Agriculture Short Course. He returned to commit to farming as his life’s work. He had been harvesting soy beans and was taking a semi load to an elevator to be sold when the accident happened.
John was an active 4-H member and later enjoyed helping his children with their 4-H livestock projects. He was a member of the Tractor Pulling Association and the Arcadia Christian Church.
He is survived by a daughter, Chloe Alice Henderson, Atlanta, and son, Cade Russel Henderson, Arcadia; his parents, Philip and Mary Alice Henderson, Arcadia; and a sister, Kathy Henderson, Atlanta.
Preceding his in death is a brother, Michael Kent Henderson.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Arcadia Christian Church, with Pastor Neal Brown and Pastor J.R. Moffatt officiating. Burial will follow at the Arcadia Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until time of the services Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Henderson College Fund, 28392 Hartley Road, Atlanta, IN 46031.
Hartley Funeral Homes is entrusted with providing services for John and where you may send condolences at hartleyfuneralhomes.com.