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Celebration of Life Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 5-8 p.m. Monday, February 15, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Interment: Henson Cemetery near Xenia
Glen L. Henson, age 87, of Flora, Illinois, passed away on Friday, February 12, 2016, at Flora Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.
Glen was born February 5, 1929, the son of Samuel and Nettie (Cameron) Henson. He was united in marriage to Laura J. Sloan in Salem, Illinois on May 19, 1952. They have shared 64 wonderful years together.
Glen was a lifelong member of the First Church of God. He was a retired employee of the City of Flora. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family and friends. Glen served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War as a Tank Commander, attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Jean Henson of Flora; one sister, Edna Mae Fatheree of Flora; 5 children: Tina (Rick) Branham of Flora, Sandra Henson of Cisne, Beverly (Christopher) Britton of Flora, Connie (Dave) Rhodes of Flora, and David (Carolyn) Henson of Iuka; 5 grandchildren: Amy (Tyson) Tolliver of Effingham, Ryan (Diana) Branham of Noble, Kendra (Greg) Warner of Effingham, Kristen (Cody) Lynn of Cisne, and Taylor Rhodes of Flora; a stepgranddaughter, Jessica (Kyle) Aulabaugh of Alton, Illinois; 6 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers: Paul, Noel “Doc”, and Sammy Henson; a sister, Eileen Jones; and a stepgrandson, Trey Rhodes.
A celebration of life service for Glen Henson will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Michael LeMay officiating. Interment will follow in Henson Cemetery near Xenia. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Clay County Hospice or the First Church of God in Flora, and these will be accepted through the funeral home. To share a condolence or memory with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com.
Dear Henson, Branham, Britton & Rhodes families: We are so very sorry to hear of Glen's passing. We have fond memories of him at the many family gatherings that he and all of you welcomed us to so warmly. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. You are each in our prayers.
David and Carolyn; Miss Laura and Family: We are very sorry for your loss. Glen is no longer suffering and is now basking in the glory of Heaven with Jesus by his side. Glen was a good, kind man and a great friend to my dad. He will be missed by all who knew him. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. RIP Glen 🙏
Our Deepest Sympathy to your family
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending you hugs, Tina.
Sandy and family I am so very sorry for your loss. In my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Sorry for your loss
We are praying for you family. He was always a smiling, happy man. We know you will miss him.
I am so sorry for your lose, I pray that God will be with you all in the next few days and Bless you with his kindness to get you threw.
Connie & Beverly, I'm so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you in your time of need.
We thought a lot of Glen. He will be sorely missed. I can almost see Paul and Sammy and Glen celebrating in heaven. He won't be a stranger there because he has many family members and dear friends up there. our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sorry for your loss. Take care of each other.
So sorry for your loss Connie and family--you are all in my thoughts and prayers
We are sorry for your loss. Glen was a really good friend and neighbor. I will miss sitting out back in the shade of the tulip tree talking. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sorry to hear of the loss of this special man. I have so many good memories of the times at New Liberty. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
Tina and family We are so sorry for your loss
My mom Erma, thought the world of him and Jean, so sorry for your loss.
Prayers for the family! So sorry for your loss!
Connie and Taylor sorry for you loss. Praying for strength and comfort for you and all your families.
Dear Laura, Sandy, Tina, Bev, Connie, David and your families..... I am very sorry to learn of Glen"s passing! Positive he is knowing great peace now! God be with you all!
Our sincere sympathies to Glen's family and friends during this time of loss.
So sorry for your loss. Another good man is with God.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Will be praying for the whole family that I have know for along time.
Connie and Family ---so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
I am so sorry for your loss.
My heart and prayers go out to the Henson family.
God Bless the family. Enjoyed knowing your father and mother.
I will remember his smile and how happy he always seemed to be with his family...so sorry for your loss......
My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
All my thoughts and love are sent your way. May God hold your hand and kiss each tear away.
Find comfort in the wonderful memories that you have of your father and know that he is at peace. We are so sorry for your loss.
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