Loren Frank Henderson, Sr. was born on September 3, 1930 in Crockett, Texas and died at his home in Bay City, on August 18, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Loren was preceded in death by his parents, Lester Washburn Henderson and Hula Maye Robison Henderson, his beloved wife of almost 66 years, Peggy Watkins Henderson, his oldest son, Loren Frank Henderson, Jr., his brother Lester Henderson, and sisters Joan McKissick, Bethryn Mears, and Ruth Zizelmann.

Loren is survived by his son Lloyd Henderson and wife Theresa of Bay City and his daughter Cindy Diener and husband Erich of Bay City, and his daughter-in-law Nancy of Sweeny. Loren is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. His living siblings are William Henderson of Brazoria, Texas, Jack Henderson and wife Sue of Branson, Missouri, Lanny Henderson of Sweeny, Texas, and Ann Bledsoe Minshew and husband Roy of Sugar Valley, Texas.
A rich man is one whose life can be measured by his deeds and his dedication to his family, his faith, and his responsibilities, and Loren Henderson was indeed rich in all three. Whether it be his strong work ethic as a loyal employee of Phillips Petroleum Sweeny Refinery for 35 years or taking on additional odd jobs to provide even more financial support for his family. Loren was also strong in his faith, believing worshiping God didn't just happen within the walls of a church, but instead God's presence could be witnessed wherever He was invited for a visit.

Loren was a man not afraid to take on a new challenge. He would tackle a car engine that needed repair, or work beside his sons or brothers on their latest construction project or home improvement task. Some of the more fun challenges he accepted were learning woodworking or making custom pen and pencil sets, or raising the best home-grown tomatoes in town. He had a thirst for knowledge, and as a result was a voracious reader of books on a wide variety of topics, and he loved to strike up a conversation with anyone and hold up his end of that conversation. One of Loren's passions was an appreciation of all types of music. His lifelong love of music was evident in his vast collection with artists varying from Frank Sinatra, the Mills Brothers, and Benny Goodman to Bob Wills and Chet Atkins. As such, his children and grandchildren reaped the benefits of such a wide exposure to music.

Loren's family, however, was the most important part of his world. He frequently would look around at family gatherings over the years and comment to Peggy, "Look at what we started". He was known as WoWo to many and PawPaw to others. Memories of Loren's quick wit and sarcasm, his compassion for others, and his love and devotion to his family, as well as his strong work ethic and thirst for knowledge will forever be his legacy. The world is definitely a different place without Loren.

A visitation for Loren will be held on Sunday, August 20th from 5-7 p.m. at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas, and the funeral service will be held Monday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. No graveside service will be held, but internment will be at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in his honor to Houston Hospice in El Campo (1102 N. Mechanic, El Campo, TX 77437) to whom much gratitude is owed for the phenomenal care provided to both Loren and his family.