David AlbertL Henson (Lebanon)'s Obituary
David Albert Henson, son of John and Martha Jones Henson, was born July 28, 1923, in Lebanon, Missouri. He departed this life Thursday, December 2, 2010, in St. John’s Hospital, in Lebanon, Missouri, at the age of eighty-seven years, four months, and four days.
On January 7, 1952, he was united in marriage to Gladys F. Decker, and to this union three sons were born.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, John, Joseph, Paul, and James Henson; three sisters, Grace Dibben, Ruby Biggs, and Edith Chastain; a special niece, Norma West; three brothers-in-law, Robert Decker, Billy Rogers, and Chester Decker; and a sister-in-law, Carol Burgess.
David is survived by his loving wife of fifty-eight years, Gladys, of the home; three sons, David Henson, Jr., Douglas Henson, and his wife, Denise, and Danny Henson, and his wife, Shelly, all of Lebanon, Missouri; four grandchildren, Melissa Perryman, Erin Dunn, Tracy Smith, and John David Henson; two brothers-in-law, Jimmy Burgess, Donald Decker, and his wife, Carol; four sisters-in-law, Lavina Dyson, Bonnie Decker, Marie Henson, and Betty Rogers; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
He was born and raised in the Lebanon community, and lived most of his life in the Lebanon area. He served his country faithfully in the United States Army from January 19, 1943, until August 27, 1946. During World War II, he was part of the American Theater and the European African Middle Eastern Theater and received victory and battle medals for those endeavors. After he and Gladys were married, they made their home near Lebanon, and lovingly raised their sons. David worked as a carpenter at Fort Leonard Wood for many years.
David was converted early in his life and followed the Freewill Baptist faith. He had attended the Galmey Church, near Lake Pomme de Terre.
In his spare time he enjoyed being outdoors where his favorite activities were hunting and fishing. His family was very important to him and he especially enjoyed his grandchildren.
David was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We salute his patriotism and know that his family and friends will remember him fondly.
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