? - Dean Hillman Henderson, age 74, of Richlands, VA, passed from this life into Heaven on Sunday, November 26, 2023 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.

Dean was born in Richlands, VA and was the son of the late Dr. Walter T. Henderson and Lois Fern Hillman Henderson. He attended Richlands High School and graduated from Hargrave Military Academy in 1968. He graduated from Carson Newman College and later graduated from Virginia Tech with his Civil Engineering Degree. Dean was a former employee of the Tazewell County Public Service Authority, former Town Manager of Tazewell, VA, former Town Manager of Pocahontas, VA. He worked for the Virginia Department of Health as a district Environmental Engineer for 22 years, until his retirement. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was an animal lover and advocate. He loved to run heavy equipment. He was a member of the Richlands First Methodist Church and was a lifelong resident of the area. Dean loved his family and friends.

He is survived by his Devoted Wife of 38 years, Nancy Jessee Henderson; Daughter, Kristen Jackson (Neil) of Vansant, VA; Grandchildren: Miles Jackson and Kate Jackson; Sisters: Kathy Adams (Bill), Merry Tillou Thompson (Tommy, Jane Hasko, Holly Henderson (Rachel); Brothers: Steven Henderson (Kay), Dow Henderson; Fur babies: Willow and Pete. Also surviving are several nephews, nieces, cousins and special friends.

A memorial service for Dean Hillman Henderson will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, VA with the Rev. Devin Schultz officiating. The Henderson family will receive friends from 1-2 pm at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to: Richlands First Methodist Church; 402 Suffolk VA; Richlands, VA 24641, the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research; P. O. Box 5014; Hagerstown, MD 21741 or to an animal shelter of your choice. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia, is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com