RICKY JOE HENSON, 64, of Benton, KY passed away at 5:49AM, Friday, March 31, 2017 at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center at Lourdes.
Ricky was the former manager of Gordon Hargrove’s Chevron Service Station and of the Baptist faith. He was known for always carrying around a Mountain Dew, and being hospitable to all he came into contact with. Ricky always wanted to feed you and make sure you had plenty to drink.
He is survived by his wife, Jeanna Hyatte Henson of Benton, KY; one son, Michael and Lisa Henson of Benton, KY; three daughters, Holli Henson and Shelby Williams of Calvert City, KY, Melissa Henson and Tony Peyton of Calvert City, KY and Cheyenne and Justin Walker of Aurora, KY; one step-son, Chris and April Bell of Paducah, KY; his grandchildren, Whitney Henson Eakes, Payton Henson, Tanner Evans, Madison Evans, Shannon Boss, Dylan Jones, Sierra Jones, Keegan Peyton, Nolan Bell, Gunner Blankenship, Maddi Bell and Maverick Bell; two great grandchildren, Bentley Eakes and Emerson Eakes; one brother, James Louis Henson of Benton, KY; two sisters, Janice Kay Hamlet Aden and Carol Burkhart both of Benton, KY; and his constant furry companions, Scooter and Harley.
Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, Gaylon Henson and Lerlene (Kirk) Henson Coplen.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Filbeck-Cann & King Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of all arrangements.