Mr. Harold B. Henderson of North Little Rock, passed away on May 13, 2008. He was born June 4, 1915 in Ashville, North Carolina and his family moved to Augusta in June 1929, when he was 14 years of age. Mr. Henderson lived in Augusta for 75 years. He loved Augusta and always considered it to be his home.
He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Louis. Survivors include two sons, Harold Victor (Vic) Henderson and wife Donna of Augusta Georgia and Colonel (USA, Retired) James A. (Tony) Henderson of North Little Rock; two daughters, Constance H. (Connie) Mathis, of Valdosta, Georgia and Ann H. Lampp and husband Walter, of Augusta; ten grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
He was a Certified Public Accountant of the State of Georgia, and founder and senior partner of Henderson, Shaw and Company, Certified Public Accountants, with offices in Augusta and Macon, Georgia. He was a member of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He was past President of the Augusta CPA Chapter. He was past President of the Augusta Estate Planning Council. He was a former member of the Augusta Country Club and the Pinnacle Club. He was past President of the Augusta Lions Club and was twice elected Lion-of-the-Year.
He was a member and Secretary of the Salvation Army Advisory Board. He served on United Way Committees for thirty years and was past Chairman of the Budget Committee, a past Treasurer, and Vice President of United Way. He was founder of the modern Richmond County Republican Party and served as Chairman. He was Chairman of the Richmond County Ronald Reagan Campaign for President in 1976. He chaired the Richmond County campaign for Jack Kemp in 1988.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and School, 7000 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Arkansas 72116.
Services will be in Augusta Georgia by Platts Funeral Home.
Local arrangements by North Little Rock Funeral Home, 501-758-1170. Online obituary and guest register at www.nlrfh.com.
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