CARL HOWARD HENSON

Carl Howard Henson, 82, of Marion, IN passed away at 3:10 pm Friday, September 23, 2011 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born on May 7, 1929 in Bono, AR to Lyman and Leona Henson.

He spent most of his lifetime in Marion, IN where he retired in 1993 from GM Fisher Body after 25+ years of service. He was a member of Marion Baptist Temple where he served as an usher for many years. Mr. Henson also built 2 homes for he and his family, played the guitar and loved to put together puzzles.

He is survived by 3 daughters, Pat Henson, Columbia City, Kathy (Chris) Roberge, Carmel and Carol (Bruce) Webb, Crown Point; 6 grandchildren, Melissa (Erik) Fearnow, Columbia City, Andy (Anne) Smith, Greenfield, Lisa Smith, Pittsboro, Joshua (Sheryl) Webb, Philippines, Jason (Flower) Webb, Hammond and Cara Roberge, Carmel; 10 great grandchildren, Austin and Blake Fearnow, Rachel, Daniel and Amanda Webb, Abigail, Esther, Elisabeth and Adam Webb and Aaron Smith; 1 brother Bob Lane, Missouri; best friend, Ruth Sauers, Columbia City and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers, Sam, Charles and Billie Henson and 2 sisters, Ermadale Coward and Rosie May Henson.

Visitation will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at DeMoney-Grimes Countryside Park Funeral Home, 600 Countryside Drive, Columbia City with funeral service following at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Pastor Johnny McCallister of the First Church of God will officiate. Graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2011 at the Oak Ridge Cemetery, Bono, AR. Memorial bequest may be given to the American Heart Association. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.