Eugene Edward Henson

August 14, 1930 - April 23, 2017

Eugene Edward Henson of Bismarck, Missouri passed away April 23, 2017 at his home at the age of 86 years, 8 months and 9 days. He was born August 14, 1930 in Ironton, Missouri the son of the late Hemmer and Flora (Hughes) Henson. On July 9, 1951 he was united in marriage to Wanda Lue Johnson who preceded him in death on July 1, 2013. To this union four children were born; Gary Henson and wife, Rebecca of Farmington, Missouri, David Henson and wife, Shari of Bismarck, Missouri, Angela Dunn and husband, Douglas of Ironton, Missouri and Brian Scott Henson who preceded him in death. Gene is survived by two brothers; Cy Henson and wife Betty of Doe Run, Missouri, Oscar Henson and wife, Pat of Doe Run, Missouri, two sisters; Jane Henson of Doe Run, Missouri and Irene Hook of Texas, thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Gene was a member of the Blue Grass Mountaineers playing the guitar and singing. He served as mayor of Iron Mountain Lake for several years. He was a member of the Pendleton Masonic Lodge AF & AM, past member of the Moolah Shrine Temple and the Order of the Eastern Star.