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Arvle Henderson Sr.

Arvle James Henderson, Sr., 80, of McNeil, died Wednesday, September 18, 2002, at St. Michael's Hospital in Texarkana, Texas after a short illness.

He was born September 27, 1921, in Stephens, to the late Charlie and Bessie Henderson. He was a World War II Army veteran and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a retired rig operator for Story Well Service, a member of New Hope Baptist Church and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 42 years, Nora Henderson; a daughter, Linda Marlar; brother, Ike Henderson; two sisters, Zelma Higdon and Beartice Osborn.

Survivors are his wife, Lorene Henderson of McNeil; two sons, Jimmy Henderson and wife Shelia of Branson, MO, Jerry Henderson and wife Nancy of Waldo; two daughters, Ashley Henderson of Magnolia, Rose Maples and husband Robert of Springhill, LA; two step-sons, Darrell Doss and wife Terry of Marshall, Texas, Bruce Doss and wife Ingrid of Waskom, Texas; one step-daughter, Pauline Cusick and husband Mike of Sweetwater, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Mandy Guidry and husband, Mo, of Magnolia, Tracy Sninor and husband Kelly Paul of McNeil; four grandsons, Marty Henderson and wife Denise of Emerson, Chris Triplet of Grand Prairie, Texas, Bobby Triplet of Bossier City, LA, Michael Henderson of Waldo; five great-grandchildren, Andy Guidry and wife Lisa, Roger and Heather Guidry all of Magnolia, Wyatt and Karolyn Henderson of Emerson; one great-great-grandson, Chase Guidry of Magnolia; two sisters, Jean Brigham of Stephens, Flossie Brigham of McNeil; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services were Saturday, September 21, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church, Bro. Junior Shackleford officiated. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery under direction of Lewis Funeral Home.

Visitation was Friday, September 20, 2002, from 6-9 p.m. at Lewis Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were grandsons and nephews.