Ronald Milo Henderson

Shawnee resident Ron Henderson, 77, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at his home.

Memorial services will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Liberty Baptist Church.

Ron was born December 2, 1942 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Moses Milo Henderson and Hazel (Burns) Henderson. He graduated from Shawnee High School in 1960 and later attended Okmulgee Tech., and O.B.U. He married Karen June (Reed) in 1962 and they had two daughters, Renee and Brooke. He later married Mary (King) in 1995.

In his younger years, he enjoyed going to O.U. games, riding motorcycles, and going to the lake. Although Ron owned and operated Demco Printing in Shawnee for many years, he also found time to be active in the Jaycee’s, chairman of Shawnee Chamber of Commerce, Shawnee Business Person of the Year, sponsored “Friendliest Employee” program for over 10 years, produced and maintained the Shawnee Public Schools “Keep Howlin” newsletter for the last 7 years, and served on the Shawnee Urban Renewal Authority Board for many years. He also enjoyed his two classic cars, taking them to car shows and winning numerous awards.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a step-son, Tony King.

Survivors include his wife Mary Henderson of the home, 2 Daughters: Renee Wortham and husband Lance of Shawnee, Brooke Oliver and husband Mike of OKC, 3 Grandchildren: Brianna Wortham, Channing Wortham, Easton Oliver, 1 Brother: Lanny Henderson and wife Lynn of OKC, and several other family members and friends.