Hugh Thomas Henson, 99, of Benton, KY died on Thursday, August 3, 2017, in Benton, KY.
Born Saturday, June 1, 1918 in Benton, KY, he was the son of the late Ambrose Henson and the late Spicy Crouse Henson. He was a member of Hardin Church of Christ.
He is survived by one son, Neal Henson and wife Sandy of MI; seven grand children, Kendra Maxwell of AZ, Debbie Pumphrey and husband Rodney of AZ, Deanna Henson of AZ, Julie Williams of MI, Vickie Franklin of MI, Tonita McLeod and husand Marshall of Benton, KY, Santino Marani and wife Tammy of Benton, KY; 14 great grandchildren, Michael McCarter, Craig McCarter, Brandon Cowles, Ryan Cowles, Jessica Wells, Shanna Inclan, Ashley Lira, Dominique Rich, Felicia Williams, Kyler Williams, Shantel Olson, Sandra Franklin, Shantina Marani, Emily Marani; and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Pauline Henson; one son, Kenneth Henson; one daughter, Paula Marani; two brothers, Alton Henson and Hughlard Henson; and one great-grandchild, Trinity McLeod.
Funeral service will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2017, 2 p.m. at Collier Funeral Home, 211 W. 5th St., Benton, KY 42025, Kenneth Starks and Ray Koym officiating.
Interment will follow in the Haymes Cemetery.
Visitation will be held between the hours of 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at Collier Funeral Home.