Mr. James A. Henderson

January 24, 1942 - December 16, 2020

Irwin, PA James A. Henderson, 78, of Irwin, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Excela Health Latrobe Hospital. He was born January 24, 1942 in Clairton, Pa., a son of the late James and Amelia Henderson. Prior to his retirement Jim was a home health care worker and a member of The Church in Sutersville. He enjoyed tinkering on things, was an overall handyman and was known as the most kind and loving husband, father and man. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Barbara Jones and Vivian Leyh Spiker. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Diana B. Heminger; son, David Henderson and his wife, Tabetha; daughter, Penny Fleming and her husband, Michael of Statesboro, GA; brother, David D. (Linda) Henderson; sister, Nora Henderson; grandchildren, Jacob, Joshua, Kylie, Royal and Elsie. Services are private. Arrangements made by the James W. Shirley Funeral Home, 176 Clay Pike, North Huntingdon. Jim will be laid to rest in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. Obituary courtesy of Joiner-Anderson Funeral Home in Statesboro.