Robert E.

Henson

Robert E. Henson son of the late Charlotte Henson and Noah Henson was born in Sparta, Illinois, on October 13, 1929. This is his final salute he departed this life at the Missouri Veteran's Home in St. James, Missouri, on August 11, 2016, at the age of 86. Robert had been a resident at the home since December 23, 2010.

January 1, 1981 at Greeley Baptist Church in Bunker, Missouri, Robert was united in marriage to Pat Ritter. Captain Henson served in the United States Army from November 19, 1951 until January 15, 1954. His primary job was as a communication liaison in the Korean War. During his military career, he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, the United Nations Service Medal and a Purple Heart. After serving in the military, he worked as an engineer at McDonnell Douglas. Robert was a member of the Temple Baptist Church in Sullivan, Missouri. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, traveling and going on cruises.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Kim Rienhardt, and his brothers and sister.

Robert is survived by his wife, Pat Henson of Sullivan, Missouri, two sons, Dennis Cain and wife Brenda of Hillsboro, Missouri, Mark Cain and wife Tina of Fenton, Missouri, one daughter, Yvonne Heffel and husband Larry of High Ridge, Missouri. Robert will be deeply missed by his family, his fellow veterans and the staff at the Missouri Veteran's Home.

Visitation: Saturday, August 13th 9:30 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

Funeral Service follows at 11 AM

Minister: Scott Perry

Burial: Bay Cemetery

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Bunker, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: The Missouri Veteran's Home, 620 North Jefferson Street St. James, Missouri 65559