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Henson, Donald Eugene

Henson, Donald Eugene

Male 1923 - 2015  (91 years)

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  1. 1.  Henson, Donald Eugene was born on 29 Nov 1923 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois (son of Henson, William Henry and Wilfong, Ollie Myrtle); died on 5 Jun 2015 in Arkansas; was buried in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: HENS.D005
    • _FGRAVE: 147841481
    • Military Service: World War II, Seaman First Class, USS Mahan (DD 364), United States Navy

    Notes:

    A decorated WWII veteran, Don loved Navy life and served in the Pacific Theatre for the country he believed in. He was a powerful swimmer and a heroic survivor of the destroyer USS Mahan DD 364, sunk in battle December 7, 1944. He was honored to be in the Mahan Association with his fellow sailors.

    Don worked 17 years for Schlumberger and twelve for Affiliated Engineers. A tall man, strong and gentle, greatly admired by family and friends for his integrity and honesty.

    He loved being outdoors with nature and lived his dream of ranching and farming for 30 years. He cherished his children and grandchildren, who enjoyed his sense of humor, his great storytelling, and his wonderful instant singing.

    Family/Spouse: ?, Mary Jane. Mary was born on 9 Jul 1926; died on 10 Oct 2015; was buried in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Henson, William Henry was born on 14 Feb 1879 in Orchardville, Wayne County, Illinois; died on 27 Dec 1943 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: HENS.W005
    • _FGRAVE: 29234706

    William + Wilfong, Ollie Myrtle. Ollie was born in 1886; died in 1929. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Wilfong, Ollie Myrtle was born in 1886; died in 1929.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: WILF.O001

    Children:
    1. Henson, Goldie Coline was born on 7 Mar 1905 in Wayne County, Illinois; died on 10 Mar 1993 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; was buried in Haven Hill Cemetery, Olney, Richland County, Illinois.
    2. Henson, Pansy Marie was born in 1908; died in 1987.
    3. Henson, Bernard I. was born on 27 Sep 1912 in Clay County, Illinois; died on 30 Nov 2012 in Trail Creek, La Porte County, Indiana; was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Michigan City, La Porte County, Indiana.
    4. Henson, Leonard V. 'Jack' was born on 13 Aug 1917 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 11 Jul 2007 in Minnesota; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, Clay County, Illinois.
    5. Henson, DeForest M. was born in 1921; died in 1987.
    6. 1. Henson, Donald Eugene was born on 29 Nov 1923 in Flora, Clay County, Illinois; died on 5 Jun 2015 in Arkansas; was buried in Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.
    7. Henson, Billy J. was born on 31 Jul 1926; died on 28 Mar 1988; was buried in Saint Charles Memorial Gardens, St. Charles, St. Charles County, Missouri.



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