Edgar Henson

Edgar Burdette Henson, age 83, went home to be with his Savior, Saturday morning, September 26, 2009. Ed was born January 7, 1926, in Birmingham, Alabama. His parents were H. F. and Lucy Henson. He was a 1944 graduate of Wynne High School. After serving in the U. S. Army in Korea, he attended Arkansas State University. In 1952, he married Mary Elizabeth Davies in Wynne, where they lived 57 years and raised four children. He worked as a bricklayer before he and his brother, along with their father, became owners of Henson Lumber Company in Wynne. He was a member of Wynne Baptist Church and former president of Wynne Lions Club, where he continuously served over 50 years. He was also former president of the local ASU Indian Club. Ed loved playing his guitar with other musicians and camping in his RV with family and friends. He also looked forward to putting in his garden every Spring. Ed was an avid sports fan of the Wynne Yellow Jackets, ASU Indians and St. Louis Cardinals. He was in the charter pledge class of Pi Kappa Alpha at Arkansas Sate University, Commissioner for the Lion’s Club Pee Wee Ball in the 60’s, and a Mason of Rensellear Lodge 494. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Mary Elizabeth Davies Henson of the home; daughters, Marla Fergus and husband Lee and Lori George and husband Ron, both of Jonesboro; sons, Brian Henson and wife Karen of Marion; Barry Henson of Atlanta, Georgia; grandchildren, Brandon Henson of Gowrie, Iowa; Jensie Fergus and husband Seth of Fayetteville; Callie Fergus of Jonesboro; Natalie, Abby and Caroline George of Jonesboro; Jordan, Brianne and Leah Henson of Marion. He was preceded in death by his parents, H. F. Henson and Lucy Cross Henson; sister, Lucille Turner; brothers, James (Josh) Henson and Odell Henson.. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 30, 2009 10-11 A. M. at Kernodle Funeral Home Chapel in Wynne, with services following at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Archie Mason officiating. Burial will be in Cogbill, Cemetery in Wynne. Memorials may be made to Wynne Baptist Church, P. O. Box 874, Wynne, AR 72396 or Wynne Lions Club, P. O. Box 705, Wynne, AR 72396.

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Edgar Henson

January 7, 1926 - September 26, 2009