Joe Raymond Henderson, Jr., born June 30, 1951 in Kilgore, TX went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 26, 2015. He grew up in Midland, TX later residing in Lubbock and Snyder.Joe Jr. was a faithful, loving husband, and a devoted father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend. He was known for his spirited and dynamic personality, and for always seeing the best in everyone and in life. His good nature and humor was infectious. He cherished his dogs as much as the people in his life. One of his greatest joys was becoming a grandfather to his precious granddaughters, Emily and Olivia. They brought unspeakable delight to his entire being.In 1979 he began his engineering career with Southwestern Universal Drilling Fluids, later acquired by Newpark Resources in 1998 where he continued his career until present.Joe Jr. is survived by his wife of 23 years Barbra Henderson, his daughter Jennifer Taylor (Robert), two granddaughters, his parents Pat and Joe Henderson Sr. of Midland, three sisters Terri Balkey (Bill), Dayna Mast (Hank), Sonya Buehler-Henderson, one brother Vince Henderson, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.Joe Jr. is preceded in death by his mother Gwendolyn Clemmons, his nephew Taylor Yarborough and his niece Jordan Yarborough.A celebration of Joe's life will be Saturday March 28 at 4:00pm at Nalley-Pickle & Welch funeral home in Midland, TX on 3800 N. Big Spring St. \I have fought the good fight I have finished the raceI have kept the Faith\ – 2 Timothy 4:7In Lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be directed to: Grand Companions Humane Society of Midland, PO Box 4371, Midland, TX 7970.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences can be made at www.npwelch.com. ,
