James Henson

June 1, 2021 at 8:55 p.m.
James Henson
James Henson

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James R. Henson, age 72, of Brookville, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Margaret Mary in Batesville.

Born February 14, 1949 in Barboursville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Martin Edward and Susan (Burns) Henson. On June 27, 1995 he was united in marriage to the former Jane Davidson, and she survives.

James was retired from Owens Corning in Brookville, where he had worked for over 42 years. In his leisure time he enjoyed coon hunting, flea markets, gardening and yardwork.

Besides Jane, his wife of 26 years, survivors include two children, Amanda (Greg) Sells of Brookville, Marky Browning of Brookville; four grandchildren, Oaklen Sells, Renley Sells, Shawn Browning and Tori Browning; one great-granddaughter, Brinnley Hiltenbeitel; three sisters, Joyce Pullum of Cincinnati, Patricia Henson of Brookville, Ruby Hunter of Brookville; two brothers, Marlin Henson and Steve (Pam) Henson both of Brookville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rose Harding, two brothers, Sherman Henson and David E. Henson; as well as three infant siblings, Joel, Sophia and Teddy Henson.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021, 11:00 A.M., at Galilean Baptist Church, 204 South Morton Avenue, Connersville, followed by a pitch in dinner.

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Henson family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

James R. Henson, age 72, of Brookville, died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Margaret Mary in Batesville.

Born February 14, 1949 in Barboursville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Martin Edward and Susan (Burns) Henson. On June 27, 1995 he was united in marriage to the former Jane Davidson, and she survives.

James was retired from Owens Corning in Brookville, where he had worked for over 42 years. In his leisure time he enjoyed coon hunting, flea markets, gardening and yardwork.

Besides Jane, his wife of 26 years, survivors include two children, Amanda (Greg) Sells of Brookville, Marky Browning of Brookville; four grandchildren, Oaklen Sells, Renley Sells, Shawn Browning and Tori Browning; one great-granddaughter, Brinnley Hiltenbeitel; three sisters, Joyce Pullum of Cincinnati, Patricia Henson of Brookville, Ruby Hunter of Brookville; two brothers, Marlin Henson and Steve (Pam) Henson both of Brookville.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rose Harding, two brothers, Sherman Henson and David E. Henson; as well as three infant siblings, Joel, Sophia and Teddy Henson.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021, 11:00 A.M., at Galilean Baptist Church, 204 South Morton Avenue, Connersville, followed by a pitch in dinner.

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Henson family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.
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