George Louis Henderson, Jr., age 90 of Collinsville, IL, born December 17, 1928 in East St. Louis, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Caseyville Nursing Home in Caseyville, IL.

George was a retired tool & die maker and machinist for Shell Oil.  He was a Navy veteran.  He enjoyed his children and grandchildren, especially watching their games.

George was preceded in death by his parents, George Louis and Trudy (nee Beaver) Henderson, Sr.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Rose M. (nee Reid) Henderson, whom he married November 25, 1948; two sons: Floyd "Dean" (Theresa) Henderson of House Springs, MO, George (Sharon) Henderson of Collinsville, IL, a daughter George Ann (Robert Arnold) Henderson of Collinsville, IL; three grandchildren: Paul (Elizabeth) Henderson, Keith Henderson, Cale (Kathi) Henderson; three great grandchildren: Cassi (James) Imo, Ciara and Michaela Henderson; and one great-great grandson, James Imo III.

Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Barry Wilson Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday November 27, 2019 at the funeral home with Dennis Price officiating.  Burial with military honors will be in Lake View Cemetery in Fairview Heights, IL.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital or Vitas Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home.