Harold Leo

Henson

Harold Leo Henson, son of the late Oman Henson and Elsie (Carty) Henson, was born in Black, Missouri, on July 18, 1931. He departed this life at his residence in Centerville, Missouri, on April 1, 2026, at the age of 94.

In 1952, Harold married Helen Dry in Randolph County, Arkansas. He later married Raenell Gratton on July 25, 1965, in Ironton, Missouri. Raenell preceded him in death on November 29, 2018. Harold was a member of the Webb Baptist Church. Harold loved porch sitting with his family, and he adored babies.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gigging, collecting rocks, and trips to Campbell for watermelon and peaches.

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two sons, Kevin and David Henson, five brothers, Ansel, Gene, Troy, Larry and Carter Henson, and one grandchild, Logan Martin.

Harold is survived by two sons, Halley Henson of Lesterville, Missouri, and Terry Henson and wife Denise of Festus, Missouri, four daughters, Cynthia "Cindy" Barton and husband Dennis of Boss, Missouri, Karen Scott and husband Darrel of Salem, Missouri, Carla Fitzgerald and husband Gary of St. Louis, Missouri, and Ruthann Henson of Moro, Illinois, two sisters, Norma Henson of Black, Missouri, and Thelma Black of Farmington, Missouri, 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Harold will be deeply missed by his family and friends who will mourn his passing.

Visitation: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 10AM-1PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 1PM

Minister: Pastor Greg Freeman

Burial: Carty Cemetery

Pallbearers: Clay Henson, Ethan Barton, Nathan Martin, Landon Martin, Dylan Franklin, Cody Henson, and Chris Black

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, Missouri