Carl Eugene

"Gene" Henson

Carl Eugene Henson son of the late Elsie Carty Henson and Omen Henson was born at Black, Missouri, on July 25, 1927. He departed this life at his residence in Black, Missouri, on May 20, 2011, having attained the age of 83 years, nine months and 25 days.

On May 6, 1950 in Piggott, AR, Gene was united in marriage to Mae Dunn and was blessed with four sons and one daughter. He professed his faith in Christ when he was a young man. And was a member of the Edgehill Assembly of God Church. Gene always looked forward to Sunday mornings when he and Mae cooked breakfast for their family and they welcomed anyone who stopped by. He enjoyed making garden and sitting on his porch, watching over his valley. Gene's greatest joy was spending time with his family.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Larry Henson, two infant brothers, and a daughter-in-law, Judy " Linda" Henson.

Gene is survived by his wife, Mae Henson of Black, four sons, Wayne Henson and special friend, Nedra of Black, Roger Henson and wife Karylin of Bixby, Alan "Haney" Henson and Norman "Shorty" Henson both of Black, one daughter, Sharon Brandel and husband Larry of Oak Ridge, MO, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, four brothers, Ansel Henson of Chatham, IL, Troy Henson and wife Gwen of Oak Ridge, MO, Harold Henson and wife Raenell , of Black, Carter Henson and wife Joan of Black, and two sisters, Norma Henson of Black, Thelma Black of Lesterville. Gene will be missed by all that knew and loved him.

Visitation: Saturday, May 21st 5 to 8 P.M.

Funeral Services: Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 1 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, MO

Minister: Ray Cash

Burial: Carty Cemetery

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Pallbearers: Robert Brandel, Shannon Veit, Chris Black, Lucas Henson, Jamie Wilkinson and Zachary DeVault.

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, MO


In lieu of flowers: Pleasant Union United Baptist Church