Porter Rawls Henderson, age 79, of Fairview, TN and formerly of Robertson County, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2021 at his home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 12pm in the chapel of the Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield with Reverend Tim Miles officiating.
Visitation will be held at the funeral home on September 11th from 10am until the hour of service at 12pm.
Mr. Henderson was born October 16, 1941 in Springfield to the late William Roy and Jewel Rawls Henderson. He worked more than 50 years as a truck driver and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Henderson was an avid Vanderbilt football and basketball fan, loved farming, and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Fairview.
In addition to his parents Mr. Henderson is preceded in death by wife, Mary Henderson and 7 of his siblings.
Mr. Henderson is survived by his current wife, Dianne Putman Henderson; sons, Tim (Lauran) Henderson, Kevin Henderson and John (Angela) Henderson; daughter, Beth (Tim Smith) Walker; brothers, Jimmy Henderson and David Henderson; sister, Joyce Smith; grandchildren, Brittie Henderson, Amos Henderson, Ellis Henderson, Josh (Miranda) Harris, Logen (Brad) Bennett, Jonathan Henderson, Abigal Henderson and Emma Henderson; great-grandchildren, Holden Harris, Hudson Harris, Ivy Henderson, Sophie Henderson and Alice Henderson; step-great-grandchild, Emett Brownfiel; and several loving nieces and nephews.
Austin & Bell Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of these arrangements.
