Philip Owen Henson

Philip Owen Henson, Sr., died Friday, November 9, 2012, at home with his family, in Universal City, Texas. Mr. Henson was born in South Charleston, West Virginia, on November 3, 1950, to Dewey Lee and Mary Lou Henson. He was one of three children. After graduating high school, Mr. Henson attended Marshall University. He later met and married Jean Holmes on August 27, 1970. After living in West Virginia and in Georgia, Mr. and Mrs. Henson moved to Texas. Mr. Henson worked for Richwood Industries for many years; and he enjoyed many hobbies including flying, fishing, and golf. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. Mr. Henson is survived by his wife, Jean; his children Angie Alvarez, Phil Henson, Jr. and Matt Henson; nine grandchildren; his father, Dewey Lee Henson; his sister, Sheryl Hogan; and his brother Lee Henson. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Lou Henson. Mr. Henson was cremated privately. A funeral Service will be held at the Universal City United Methodist Church on Monday, November, 19, 2012, at 1:30p.m.