Frank R. Henderson Jr. ’55

Frank was born Jan. 26, 1933, in Washington, D.C., to Grace and Frank Ralph Henderson Sr.

Frank served from 1956 through 1958 in the Air Force. His 60-year membership in the Army and Navy Club of Washington, D.C., showed his deep respect for the American military.

Frank spent 38 years with the Chrysler Corp., primarily in the fleet division, culminating with 20 years as director of federal government vehicle sales. He was proud of providing the White House vehicles for several presidential administrations.

Upon his 1995 retirement, Frank moved to a farm he purchased in Virginia. His love and appreciation for farms and cattle had been nurtured from childhood. It was on his next farm, in Loudoun County, that he raised his first Herefords and developed his lifelong love of the breed.

In 2001 he moved to his farm in Swoope, Va., continuing his passion for cattle, haymaking, and John Deere equipment. He also enjoyed sharing the farm with special groups including the Glenmore Hunt, Ride with Pride, and the Augusta Bird Watchers. Early in his retirement, Frank owned and operated the Greenwood Restaurant in Troutville, Va.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret; sister-in-law Johann Katzenelson; brother- in-law James Stratton Dietz; many cousins; and his wife’s special niece, Marykirk Goodhart Cunningham, and her family in Leesburg, Va.