Joel B. Henderson

Joel B. Henderson, 70, of Butler passed away on August 23, 2024 at the Butler Memorial Hospital. Born August 20, 1954 in Butler, he was the son of Ralph B. Henderson and Sally Adamson Henderson. Joel graduated from Knoch High School in 1972. He was retired from his family owned business, Henderson Builders, Inc, where he started work at age 12 with his best friend, his father. He was a member of the NRA. Joel was an excellent craftsman in his wood shop. He was known for his enjoyment of scratch off tickets, the lottery and was a huge Pittsburgh sports fan. Joel was an avid hunter for a variety of animals in places including Montana, Wyoming, Alaska, and even Africa. He was his girls’ biggest supporter from horses, to projects and most recently attending his granddaughters’ softball games. Surviving are his wife, Nancy J. Henderson, whom he married October 12, 2001, his daughter, Joelene (Adam) Palace of Butler, two granddaughters, Ava and Olivia, one sister, Luellen (David Cohen) Henderson of Saxonburg, several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Brent Henderson. Friends will be received on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 from 4-6 pm at Fox Funeral Home, Inc. Saxonburg, PA

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