Boyd Lewis Henderson,

Boyd Lewis Henderson, Jr. 1936-2015 Boyd passed away on December 23, 2015 in Houston, Texas. Born August 2, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Boyd Sr. and Dorothy Henderson. His early years were spent in Pasadena, CA before his family moved to Dallas where he graduated from Highland Park High School. He attended The University of Texas in Austin graduating with a BA in psychology and earned his JD from the UT School of Law. He was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. While an undergraduate he met the love of his life, Joanna (Jody) Smith of Corpus Christi. They married on December 27, 1958 and shared 57 wonderful years together. He began his law practice in Arlington, TX. They moved to Dallas in 1963 when Boyd took a position with the legal staff of So. Union Gas. In 1971 the family, which now included a son and daughter, moved to Houston and settled in Hunters Creek Village. Boyd began a lengthy career with Tenneco Oil and Gas. He was admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court and was a member of the Texas and Houston Bars. He retired as Vice President and General Counsel of Tenneco Oil P & M. He resumed his private practice of law until his health interfered. Boyd's life centered around family. He was a man of many interests and activities which included a private pilot's license, weapons historian, U. S. Marine Reserve, Boy Scouts, photography and world travel. He was a member of the Screen Actor's Guild and appeared in numerous print and TV commercials. He enjoyed many years at their vacation home on the Blanco River in Wimberley. His great joy was sailing his "True Love"on Canyon Lake and "bareboat" cruising in the BVIs with friends. Boyd is survived by his wife, Jody, son Lewis III, daughter Dare & husband Chris Noon, grandchildren, Macey, Ellie, and Elliot Noon, Tillman, Layton, and Harrison Henderson, sisters and brothers-in-law, Shelly and Marshall Harrell, Jr. and Kay Henderson White and Gene White. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Allen Henderson, and in-laws, Judge Tillman and Virginia Dare Smith. Memorial Services will be held January 12, 2016 in the Sanctuary of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church 11612 Memorial Dr. Houston, TX 77024. In his honor, gifts may be made to Boy Scouts of America 2225 N Loop W Fwy, Houston, TX 77008 or the charity of your choice.