Birth date: Jul 19, 1933 Death date: May 31, 2014
Philip Henderson passed away peacefully May 31, 2014, at The Trace Senior Living Community, Covington, Louisiana, surrounded by his family. He was born July 19, 1933, in Houston, Texas, to Evart Linn and Mary Rine Henderson. He is Read Obituary
I am just learning of Mr. Henderson's passing. I am sorry for your loss. Mr. Henderson's was a wonderful man. I was blessed to have known Mr. and Mrs. Henderson. The were such wonderful caring parents, which generated a great family. They were always warm and welcoming.
I regret being unable to attend the services as I was out of the state at the time. Phil was a mentor to me and I enjoyed a long relationship with him dating back to 1978. He was truly a professional with the utmost character. I enjoyed the opportunity to be able to learn from him in my occupation. He will be sorely missed.
Floyd J. Sibley/The Gray Insurance Company
My law firm and I would like to express our deepest condolences to the family of Phil Henderson. He was an outstanding attorney in this community for many years and an even better person. Phil is about 10 years older than myself and so when I started practicing law in Houma in 1970, I always looked up to him and was very impressed with his ability and professionalism. He has been missed by the bar since his retirement and will continue to be missed now that he is gone.
With our sincerest sympathies, I am
Duval, Funderburk, Sundbery, Lovell & Watkins
By: James M. Funderburk, President
Phil was a great father, loving grandfather, hard worker, but above all, wonderful & warm person. The Henderson family took me in on several holidays when I wasn't able to travel home & made me feel like one of their own. He had a knack for making someone feel welcomed and touched the lives of the people he came into contact with. He will be missed.
Dear Henderson Children. We send our prayers and sympathy at this difficult time for you. Your parents were both wonderful people, and are now joined again in heaven.
Love, Dicky and Judy Haydel
Houma, La.
Chris i am sorry for your lost. when i saw your Dad picture i new it was him.It' s been a long time since our Europe days, and Atlanta is a little far from Houma. Curtis and Kay LaBat
Phil was a true friend to my dad, Bill Patrick. He was instrumental in the founding of Offshore Painting Contractors, but more importantly, he was a true gentleman. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Jeff Patrick
Beloved Family Henderson-Ortiz
The Ortiz Cuadra family want to express our condolences in this moment of deep sorrow for the passing of Phil, such an exemplar husband and father.
May the Lord receive his soul in Garce.
Humberto Ortiz Gordils
Maria Providencia Cuadra
Cruz Ortiz Cuadra
Humberto Ortiz Cuadra
Carlos Ortiz Cuadra
Gerardo Ortiz Cuadra
Vanessa Ortiz Cuadra
Maria Carolina Ortiz Cuadra
Dear Henderson family members: While I still a young lawyer up here in Shreveport I was defending a case where a ceiling fan dropped onto the head of a young mother while she watched television in her home on an Army base, causing her to suffer some degree of brain damage. I pointed the finger at the manufacturer and installer, they pointed the finger at the Army (my client), and Phil pointed the finget at the three of us. That was one of my very first cases to defend, and as a result of Phil's skillful handling, I learned that my witnesses don't always tell the truth! He was brilliant, but more importantly, he was a fierce advocate for his client whose life had been dramatically worsened through no fault of her own. His efforts made her financially secure, and he did so exhibiting such professionalism that I have never forgotten him. While he certainly "took me to school" on that case, he helped teach me how to be gracious in a profession where its members are not generally recognized as such. My sympathies and prayers are extended to what must be a great family because they were undoubtedly influenced by a great man. Sincerely, John A. Broadwell, Bossier City, Louisiana.
