Julian Lesley Henson, age 80, passed away Sunday June 27, 2010, in Searcy, Arkansas. He was born June 2, 1930, in Trenton, Arkansas to Leonard and Lottie Henson. He was a Veteran of the Navy, and Director of Operations with E- Systems for NASA of Edwards Air Force Base in California. He was also a member of the Post Oak Baptist Church in Greers Ferry.
He is survived by his wife, Jewell Henson of the home in Greers Ferrry, Arkansas; two sons, Scott Henson of Greers Ferry and Rick Henson of Higden, Arkansas; two daughters, Seretha Hopper of Prescott, Arizona and Sharon Hightower of Greers Ferry, Arkansas. He is also survived by ten grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren, two sisters, Janie Smith of Greers Ferry and Ruth Elder of Buellton, California and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brother; two sisters and one granddaughter.
A visitation will be held Tuesday June 29, 2010 at the Heber Springs Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. A Funeral service will be held Wednesday June 30, 2010 at the Post Oak Baptist Church in Greers Ferry, Arkansas at 2:00 p.m. In Lieu of flowers please make donations to Greers Ferry EMS in memory of Julian Henson. All arrangements are under the direction of the Heber Springs Funeral Home. Please sign online guestbook at www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.
