David B. Henderson Jr. 83 of Hudson, Fl.  Passed on  May 5, 2022. Born on February 17, 1939, in Edinburgh, Scotland. He immigrated to America in 1958 at nineteen years old. Served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1964.

Known as “Scotty” to many, he was a life member of Amityville Highland Pipe Band, where he played the tenor drum, bass drum, and bagpipes.  In addition, he was a past member of the Gulf Coast Pipe Band and St. Andrews Pipe Band.

• Past Grand Master of Manetto Hill Masonic Lodge #1025 of Hicksville, N.Y.  He was a Master Mason.
• Past  member of the Lomontville N.Y. Fire Department.
• David had been a member of the American Legion since 1965, with his last membership at Paradise Post # 79, New Port Richey, Fl.
• Past member of the AmVets of Hudson, Fl.
• Member of Loyal Order of Moose #1747 of Hudson, Fl.
• Seventeen-year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Spring Hill Aerie #4208 of Hudson, Fl. At the Eagles, he was the Inside Guard for four years and the Worthy Conductor for seven years

He retired from the Long Island Lighting Company in 1994, where he worked as a high voltage lineman. In his retirement, he learned how to drive an 18-wheeler.

Proceeded in death by his parents, David B. Henderson Sr. and Letitia S. (Smylie) Henderson, and his loving wife Joyce H. (Allison) Henderson.  They were married for 53 years.

His three children survived him., John and Diane Henderson, Esopus N.Y., Alison and Christopher Zinno, New Port Richey Fl., Douglas and Sarah Henderson, Spring Hill Fl.

His seven grandchildren survive him., Daniel and Alicia Nevins, Andrew Henderson, Aileen Henderson, Sheena Burge, Danielle Burge, Braden Henderson, and Jeremy Ellsworth.

He is also survived by his six great-grandchildren, Lincoln Nevins, Kyler Young, Chloe Young, Caleb Young, Aidan Young, and Elizabeth Barber.

He will be fondly remembered for being a connoisseur of fine Scotch and a love of bagpipes.

A Celebration of Life to be held:

Sunday, May 22, 2022, at 2 p.m.

Spring Hill Aeries # 4208

8517 Bolton Ave, Hudson, FL 34657

727-868-5754