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James A. Henderson, 90 of Youngwood, died Friday November 1, 2019 at Excela Westmoreland Hospital. He was born April 24, 1929 in Youngwood a son of the late Albert J and Francis (Doran) Henderson. He was a US Army Korean war veteran. He was an insurance agent for Northwestern Mutual for over 60 years. He was an active member of Harrolds Zion Lutheran Church, a life member of VFW#211-Youngwood, a life member and former treasurer of Youngwood Hose Co #1. A member of F&AM Lodge 518, the Pittsburgh Syria Shrine, the former Elks of Greensburg, and the former New Stanton/Youngwood Rotary where he received a Paul Harris award. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Joan (Tomkins) Henderson, two children Cheryl L.H. Greiner and husband David-Chippewa PA, James W. Henderson-Johnstown, PA, two grandsons Michael D. Greiner & wife Nicole-Center Twp, Matthew J. Greiner-Pittsburgh, a great grandson Wylder James Greiner. He is preceded in death by two sisters Audrienne Weyandt and Patricia Brandt,and a brother J.C. Henderson. Friends will be received at the C. Richard McCauley Funeral Home Inc, 101 S 4th St Youngwood PA. Tuesday November 5, 2019, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Additional viewing will be held at Harrold Zion Church Wednesday November 6, 2019 from 11:00 to 11:30 at which time there will be a funeral service will the Rev John M. Smaligo officiating. Interment to follow at the Cemetery of the Alleghenies. There will be a fireman service Tuesday at 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Family suggests contributions to Make A Wish, 707 Grant St 37th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219-1938. For condolences online mccauleyfuneralhomes.com.
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