Joseph Stephen Henderson

Joseph Stephen Henderson died peacefully on October 31, 2024, at the age of 88 years. 

Joe was born to Douglas and Agnes Raxter Henderson on September 25, 1936. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Bearnice Henderson, sons Steve Henderson and Richard Henderson, and siblings Clay Henderson, Vivian Williams, and Thomas Henderson. 

Joe worked at Olin Corporation, Ecusta, and Coats America. In 1993, Joe and his son, Dwayne Henderson, fulfilled their joint passion for gardening by creating Henderson’s Greenhouse. During this time, Joe and Dwayne grew produce, flowers, and vegetable plants for their local community, impacting countless lives by teaching the residents of Western North Carolina how to take care of plants. 

Joe is survived by his son, Dwayne (Karen) Henderson of Rosman, and daughters-in-law, Gail Henderson of Lenoir and Marie Henderson of Asheville. Joe will be remembered by his grandchildren, Josh, Kristen, Michael (Holly), Will (Mary Kathryn), and T James. Great-grandchildren include Oden and Otto Henderson. Joe is survived by his siblings, Sandy Bailey, Tim Henderson, Betty Jane Reese, and Brenda Beaty.

A Memorial service for Mr. Henderson will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in the chapel of Moore-Blanchard Funerals & Cremations. Visitation will follow at Henderson’s Greenhouse-Nursery, 1911 Old Rosman Highway, Brevard NC 28712 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.