Obituary

George Thomas Henson Sr.

Age 79, a resident of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He was born February 20, 1941 in Gracemont, Oklahoma, the son of Oscar Lee and Norma (Richardson) Henson.

He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church in Springdale, Arkansas, and served in the United States Army

He was preceded in death by his wife Yanula Henson-De Zepeda; three infant daughters; his parents, two sisters Velma Evans and Iva Owens; three brothers Johnny Ray Henson, Doresy Henson and Billy Jo Henson;

Survivors include his two sons George T. Henson II of Prairie Grove, Arkansas and Oscar Henson and his wife Lanette of Springdale, Arkansas; three brothers Oscar Lee Henson Jr. of Fritch, Texas, Bud Henson of LaRussell, Missouri, and Roger Henson of Sarcoxie, Missouri; three sisters Carolyn Bradley of Ontario, California, Darlene McClelland of Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and Sharon Gilmore of Winslow, Arkansas; seven grandchildren Scott McDonald, Andrea Henson, Sammie Howerton and her husband Josh, Amanda Morris and her husband Ethan, Aimee Henson, Nicholas Henson and his wife Hailey, and Giovanna Oldguin; five great grandchildren Collin Howerton, Aiden Howerton, Harper Morris, Ruby McDonald and Lynn McDonald; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Luginbuel Funeral Home.

Rosary service will be held Friday, October 2, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springdale with Mass to follow at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be in Ganderville Cemetery in Summers, Arkansas.
Funeral Service

10:00 am
St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springdale. Rosary service will be at 9:00 a.m. prior the the Mass at 10:00 a.m.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General

Feb 20, 1941

Sep 23, 2020

79

Tributes

I love this great man, he helped me through some tough times. He & Yuli are forever in my heart. RIP Godfather as you join your beloved Yuli, give my love to her & Dad. My thoughts & prayers are with you George & Oscar and the family. Love & hugs Kathkeen
Kathleen Peterson - Goddaughter
MR. HENSON WAS A WONDERFUL MAN, HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY.
Nadine Irizarry Davis - friend of family
Our condolences and Prayers to Family! A big Thank You to George and family for hosting Family Reunions at his home.ooo
PAUL AND RUTH. UMPHREY - Cousin
We are so sorry for your loss.We have missed him during his time of illness and now we always will. He was such a great neighbor and he always made everyone feel welcome like family. We thought so much of him.
Lee & Kay Couch - Friends
George and Yuli were dear friends. We enjoyed the many parties and the dancing till dawn with them. My husband, Arzell, and I had dinner with them every Friday night for 30 years. Trona, CA is not the same with out them. May God's blessings be with the family which we love so dearly.
Connie Hale - Friend
Funeral Service

10:00 am
St. Raphael's Catholic Church in Springdale. Rosary service will be at 9:00 a.m. prior the the Mass at 10:00 a.m.
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
General

Feb 20, 1941

Sep 23, 2020

79