FORT WORTH – Victor W. Henderson, 88, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his devoted family. Visitation: 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2026, at Greenwood Funeral Home in Memorial Suite B, 3344 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Funeral Service: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, in Greenwood’s Live Oak Chapel, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107. An entombment will follow services in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum, 3210 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Known to all his friends and colleagues as “Vic,” Victor was born on Oct. 3, 1937, to Victor Odin Henderson and Helen Gertrude Fette. He grew up in Kilgore, Texas, where his father worked for Sun Oil, and he spent much of his childhood in the Sun Oil Camp, an upbringing that would leave a lasting mark on his life’s calling. He later headed west to attend Texas Technological College in Lubbock, working for a local loading company to help pay his way through school. Vic’s education was interrupted when he answered his country’s call during the Berlin Crisis of 1961, serving in the U.S. Army and rising to the rank of Specialist Five (SP5). Following his honorable discharge, he returned to Texas Tech to complete his degree, graduating in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering. On Jan. 23, 1961, Victor married Jo Jeannine Whitehead in Amarillo, Texas. Together, working side by side, they built an incredible life and legacy for their two daughters, Sherry Reaves and Amy Schwiening. In Jan. 2026, the couple celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary surrounded by family and friends. After graduating from Texas Tech, Vic began his lifelong career in the petroleum industry in 1964, joining Gulf Oil in Beaumont, Texas, as an engineer. His work with Gulf Oil took him from Beaumont to Chicago, Illinois, and later to Morgan City, Louisiana, where he worked in offshore drilling operations. He eventually returned to Texas, settling in Fort Worth, where he joined Pritchard & Abbott, serving as Manager of the Engineering Services Department from 1973 to 1981. In 1981, Vic joined Centaur Petroleum Corporation as President, a role he held for four years, before his connection to Pritchard & Abbott called him back, this time as Chairman of the Board of Directors, a position he held until his retirement in Dec. 2019. In 1984, Vic also founded his own company, Texas Consolidated Petroleum Corporation, which he operated as an independent producer until the day of his death. His wife and daughters plan to continue the legacy he built. Vic was a dedicated member of the Petroleum Club of Fort Worth and the Society of Petroleum Engineers, having served as President of both organizations, a reflection of the deep respect he earned throughout the Fort Worth oil and gas community. He was known among colleagues and clients for his attention to detail, his vast knowledge, his strong work ethic, and his unwavering integrity. In 1985, Victor, a recognized petroleum engineer, was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Tarrant Regional Water District, having first been sought out for his expertise during the construction of the Richland-Chambers Reservoir. He went on to serve as President of the Board beginning in Nov. 2005. Over his 32 years on the Board, Victor played a central role in shaping North Texas’s water infrastructure, including the Richland-Chambers Reservoir and Pipeline, the Benbrook Pipeline, the George W. Shannon Wetland Facility, the Eagle Mountain Pipeline, and the Integrated Pipeline Project. He was also instrumental in guiding the Trinity River Vision Masterplan and the creation of the Trinity River Vision Authority, and in leading a landmark partnership with the City of Dallas to construct a regional water supply pipeline connecting East Texas to the Metroplex. Under his leadership, the District also expanded public recreation around the lakes it manages, including the development of Eagle Mountain Park and Twin Points Park at Eagle Mountain Lake, creating lasting outdoor spaces for the community to enjoy. In 2017, to commemorate his service, the Tarrant Regional Water District officially dedicated the engineering facility as the Victor W. Henderson Engineering Building. Vic was honored with resolutions from both Tarrant County and the Tarrant Regional Water District Board of Directors, celebrating his 32 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Outside of work, Vic loved fishing, cheering on Texas Tech sports, growing vegetables in his garden, and spending time with his family. Those who knew him will remember his gift for storytelling, his meticulous nature, and his wealth of knowledge, as well as his devoted service to his community and his industry. Victor is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Jo Jeannine Henderson; his daughters, Sherry Reaves (husband David Reaves) and Amy Schwiening (husband Mark Schwiening); his grandchildren, Lauren Jones (husband Tyler Jones) and Alexandria Reaves; his great-grandson, Oliver Jones; and his seven siblings, Virginia Ann Kent, Donald Henderson, Dennis Henderson, Ervin Henderson, Edward Henderson, Dolores Walker, and Mary Schroer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Victor Odin Henderson and Helen Gertrude Henderson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Victor’s memory to the American Cancer Society or the Tarrant Area Food Bank . From the oil fields of Texas to the banks of the rivers and lakes he helped build and protect, Victor’s life was one of quiet dedication and lasting impact, not only within his community but with anyone he came in contact with. He leaves behind a legacy that will endure for generations. GREENWOOD FUNERAL HOME Greenwood Funeral Homes – Cremation 3344 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX 76107 817-336-0584

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