Henry Edward Henson, 80, of Lexington, KY, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, April 2, 2025. He was born December 17, 1944 to the late Edward and Martha Edgington Henson. Henry was an IBM employee and was an over the road truck driver for many years. He was married to Betty Potter Henson, and was her caregiver until she preceded him in death on March 1, 2025. Henry was of Christian faith and served in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Henry is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Cliff and Joelle Henson, and their children, John (Hannah) Johnson and Samantha Johnson, all of Lexington, KY. Also surviving are his brother, Bill (Gwenkie) Henson, North Middletown, KY, sister, Alma (Bill) Redmon, Cynthiana, Ky, brother-in-law, Earl Sosby, Jr., Paris,Ky, along with nieces, great nieces and nephews. Henry was preceded in death by two sisters, Sara Henson Price and Jean Henson Sosby and brother-in-law, Jerry Price.

The family would like to thank Henry and Betty's friends, Virginia and Craig Courtney, for all their support during this difficult time. A special thanks to Becky Slone, their caregiver.

Visitation Sunday April 6 , 2025 from 1-3pm

Funeral Service starting at 3pm

Milward Funeral Directors

1509 Trent Blvd

Lexington, KY 40515

In Lieu of Flowers

Donations to the American Heart Association in memory of Henry Henson.

Or to the Alzheimer's Association in memory of his wife Betty Henson.