Henson, B.

Family/Spouse: Dutcher, A.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HENS.E001
• _FGRAVE: 112050199
• Funeral: Xenia United Methodist Church, Xenia, Clay County, Illinois
• Military Service: Korean War, United States Army

Notes:

Edwin was a lifelong farmer and drove a school bus for 21 years. In addition he served 42 years on the Clay Electric Co-Op Board, was on the Garden Hill Township Board of Trustees, and was a Xenia Fire Protection District Trustee and helped buuid the firehouse. He was a loyal member for over 50 years of the Xenia United Methodist Church, serving as Chairman of the Board of Trustees and a Sunday School Teacher. Edwin served his country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army and proudly earned his G.E.D. at age 77. He enjoyed woodworking and was a patient, gentle man who never met a stranger, always talking to people wherever he went. Edwin taught others to follow a Christian life and instilled a good work ethic in his family.

Edwin married Childers, Norma Jane on 15 Aug 1950 in United Methodist Church, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. Norma (daughter of Childers, Oscar and Webster, Laurel Marie) was born on 20 Feb 1931 in Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois; died on 21 Jul 2018 in Wabash Christian Retirement Center, Carmi, White County, Illinois; was buried in Powers Cemetery, Garden Hill Township, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CHIL.N001
• _FGRAVE: 191585226
• Funeral: Xenia United Methodist Church, Xenia, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Norma was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and had retired as a cook from the Xenia grade school after many years of service. Her church home for over 60 years was Xenia United Methodist Church, where she participated in the women’s group and sewing group, and where she and Edwin faithfully supported the work of the church in countless ways over the years. She enjoyed working outside at home, caring for her garden and flowers, and canning and storing the harvest. Norma will be remembered for her legacy of faith and family, and the love and caring consideration that she shared with others.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: HENS.R003
• _FGRAVE: 66088959

Ralph married BURGESS, Myrtle May. Myrtle was born on 19 Jun 1903 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 1 Oct 1992 in Xenia, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Henson Cemetery, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: BURG.M004
• _FGRAVE: 66088989

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Retired Farmer
• Reference Number: CHIL.O001
• _FGRAVE: 20517811
• Funeral: 15 Jul 1993, Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Notes:

Died:
Flora Pavilion, Flora, Clay County, Illinois

Buried:
Plot: McDaniel Addition Block 2 Lot 9 Grave 5

Oscar married Webster, Laurel Marie. Laurel (daughter of Webster, Ebb Leroy and ?, Annise L.) was born on 4 Sep 1903; died on 11 Aug 1969; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: WEBS.L002
• _FGRAVE: 20517797

Notes:

Buried:
Plot: McDaniel Addition Block 2 Lot 9 Grave 5

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: CHIL.T001
• Funeral: Passport Church, Passport, Richland County, Illinois

Thomas married DEWHIRST, Elva Jane. Elva (daughter of Dewhirst, James and Gray, Ruth D.) was born on 2 Oct 1870 in Denver, Richland County, Illinois; died in 1921 in Denver, Richland County, Illinois; was buried in Wesley Cemetery, Wendelin, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Occupation: Farm Wife
• Reference Number: DEWH.E001

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: WEBS.E004
• _FGRAVE: 19194283

Ebb married ?, Annise L.. Annise was born on 22 Jan 1880; died on 19 Feb 1970; was buried in Shouse Chapel Cemetery, Bible Grove, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: UNK.A252
• _FGRAVE: 19194280