John William Henson, Sr.

1920 - 2013

John William Henson, Sr. obituary, 1920-2013

BORN

1920

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

Family Funeral Care Memphis

4925 Summer Ave

Memphis, Tennessee

John Henson, Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 21, 2013.

John William Henson Sr, 93, of Memphis passed away on December 19, 2013. He was born in Lewis County, TN to the late Ethel and Earnest Henson. He was a Pearl Harbor survivor and retired U.S. Navy Veteran where he served for 23 years. While in the active reserves he entered into the automotive repair field as a technician throughout the Memphis area. He enjoyed genealogy, repairing bicycles, reading and telling stories about his Navy career. John recently returned to Pearl Harbor with the group Forever Young. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nenie, who passed away on their 57th wedding anniversary. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and one granddaughter. John leaves his sons John Henson Jr.(Charlotte), David Henson (Robin), one daughter Wilma Gail Brown (Randy), one sister Dorothy King, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 2-4pm, Sunday December 22, 2013, with funeral services at 2pm, on Monday, December 23, 2013, all to be held at Family Funeral Care.

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December 24, 2013

Brian Milleman

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincerest sympathy to all family and friends during this time.

December 24, 2013

David: I'm sorry to learn of the passing of your father. Over the years, you have shared many stories about your dad and I can certainly relate to many with my own relationship with my father. My condolenceses to you and the entire Henson family.
Ken Remick (Hackettstown, NJ)

December 23, 2013

Chris Butano

Our hearts go out to the Henson Family, we will be grieving with you.

December 23, 2013

Victor Soriano

So sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

December 22, 2013

Steve Austin

My heart goes out to the Henson family! May God give you peace.

December 22, 2013

Dena Schruers Ritter

A time of great sadness and loss. A time also to cherish a lifetime of memories
of your father and your mother, who are now together at last. So sorry about the loss of this veteran who selflessly served his country.

December 22, 2013

Lyle Adams

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
May God be with you and give you peace.

Lyle Rosa

December 22, 2013

The Staff of Family Funeral Care Summer Avenue Chapel

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