Donald Gordon Henderson, 79, of Bedford, died at Hearthstone Health Campus on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024.
Don practiced law in Bedford, Indiana, for forty-two years, from 1973-2015. He worked with his father, Gordon R. Henderson, for decades at their law office, Henderson and Henderson Attorneys. Don graduated from Bedford High School in 1964. He received his B.S. from the School of Business, Indiana University, in 1968 and his Juris Doctor from Indiana University in 1971. Don received admission to the Indiana State Bar in 1971. He was an ROTC officer at Indiana University, was appointed Lieutenant in Army Field Artillery, and was stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. He was detailed to the JAG Corps from Artillery and practiced law for the Army.
He began his legal career in Bedford in 1973 in private practice and in the public defender’s office. Don was appointed Trustee for the Federal Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Indiana, in New Albany, Indiana, in 1988 and served until 2011. This was a particular point of pride for Don, as he was often seen casually wearing a blue knit vest bearing the court’s seal. He also sat on Moot Court at the Indiana University School of Law.
Don was a Dunn Hospital and Stone City Bank board member and served on the Lawrence County Election Board. He was also an avid golfer. Don also was a private pilot instructor, where he learned to fly at age 11. He would often tow aerial signage over events in Bloomington and give flying lessons and a hustling pool at the student union during his college years.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Gordon R. Henderson and Helen (Evans) Henderson. He is survived by his son, Matt.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024, at Green Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at the Day & Carter Mortuary and from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 28, at Day & Carter Mortuary.
In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Humane Society.
The graveside service for Don will be a time to reflect and honor a life well lived. Stories and memories will be shared and encouraged by those in attendance. For the service to be moderated and honor Don, for those who wish to speak or even write a memory to be spoken, please send an email to guardianshipdgh@gmail.com.
Family and friends may express their condolences at www.daycarter.com.
