Johnny William H. Henderson

Johnny William H. Henderson, 79, of New Braunfels, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023, in New Braunfels. Born on September 5, 1943, in Alice, Texas, he was the son of the late Bailey Henderson and Jacqueline Evers Henderson. He was survived by his wife of 57 years, Nancy Kay Adams Henderson, sons Ty Henderson and wife Andrea, Drew Henderson and wife Lindsay, grandchildren Brooks Henderson, Holland Henderson, Adair Henderson, and Beckett Henderson.  He was also preceded in death by his brother Howard Henderson and sister Sue Wheat.

Johnny was known as “Big Daddy” to his grandkids who loved him dearly.  He had a witty sense of humor that kept us all smiling and laughing.  Statements like “I thought I was wrong, but I was mistaken” and “not ness-a-celery” and “don’t pick up any hitch hikers” were just a few of his funny sayings.   If you called him, Johnny typically answered the phone, “Kay’s Bar and Grill.”  His dogs Rio and Sassy also dearly loved Johnny and will miss his kindness and all the treats he gave them.

Johnny could build or fix anything.  He was a modern-day MacGyver.  He was a very accomplished welder that could create whatever the situation called for, and taught welding for many years.  Johnny had a construction company that focused on the agricultural sector, and also served as the business manager for Gourmet Curriculum Press, the company co-founded by his wife Kay. He was a servant to all and put others before himself.

Johnny spent his early life living in South Texas, San Marcos, and Martindale, then the past 38 years in New Braunfels.  After graduating from Freer High School in 1962, he attended college at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, where he met his wife, Kay.  Johnny also was a member of the Alpha Psi Lambda fraternity (which later became Kappa Sigma) and formed friendships there that lasted his lifetime.  In the past 38 years, many life-long friends were also made in New Braunfels that were cherished by Johnny.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the Lux Funeral Home Chapel in New Braunfels from 4:00-6:00 PM. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Sunset Cemetery in Mountain Home, Texas. To leave a message for the family, please visit www.luxfhcares.com and select obituaries.