Henderson, James A., 67, March 12, 2015. Calling hours are today at the Mockler Funeral Home from 11 a.m. until time of services at 1 p.m., followed by a time of continued fellowship at Spruce Haven. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
CARIBOU – James A. “Jim” Henderson, 67, husband of Karen A. (Thomas) Henderson, passed away Thursday evening, March 12, 2015, at a Caribou healthcare facility following an extended illness. He was born March 23, 1947, in Fort Fairfield, the son Horace and Helen (Monson) Henderson.
He was a graduate of the Fort Fairfield High School, Class of 1965 and been a resident of Caribou for many years. He worked for Vahlsing, Inc. Easton for a number of years and later became employed by Northeastern Supply, Caribou, where he worked as a bulk propane delivery truck driver for 33 years.
He was married to Karen A. Thomas on June 27, 1987, and enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and riding his scooter. He was also a devoted NASCAR fan, especially Dale Earnhardt Sr. Jim loved kids and considered all the children he knew to be “his grandkids”. Jim was also an accomplished woodworker and craftsman.
In addition to his parents, Jim was predeceased by three brothers, William, Bradford and Thomas Henderson; one sister, Joyce White; one grandson, Dustin Mullen. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Karen of Caribou; two sons, James A. “Jimmy” Henderson II of Presque Isle, Scott R. Henderson and his companion, Tammy Burnham, of Mapleton; one daughter, Darcy M. Henderson of Caribou; one sister, Margaret Oak of Winter Haven, FL; nine grand-children, Derrah Mullen of Vernon, CT, Devin Mullen and his wife, Lindsey, of Ellington, CT, Derrak Henderson and his companion, Nikki, of Caribou, Anthony Henderson of Washburn, Jessica, Jaden and Ryan Henderson, all of Caribou, Brendon Henderson of Vassalboro, Kaitlin Henderson of Mapleton; six great-grandchildren with two due soon; numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Wednesday March 18, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mockler Funeral Home, 24 Reservoir Street, Caribou, where a service of remembrance will be conducted at 1 p.m. A time of continued fellowship with refreshments will be held after the service at Spruce Haven, Doyle Road, Caribou. Those who wish may contribute in memory of Mr. Henderson to the American Heart Association / American Stroke Association, Founders Affiliate, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005. A complete obituary and online guest book may be accessed at www.mocklerfuneralhome .com.
