Derald Henson

Derald Henson, 85, of Eldorado and formerly of Norris City, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 at 6:30 a.m. at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado. He was born May 25, 1926 in Norris City, the son of Richard Clay and Cora Lee (Taylor) Henson. He married Frances Lucille Knight June 10, 1972 and she preceded him in death July 29, 1997. He then married Blanche Moye and she preceded him in death February 6, 2011. Derald was a U.S. Army Combat Infantry veteran of WWII. He worked as a millwright for the Crysler Corp. and on the railroad and had a passion for Harley Davidson Motor Cycles. Derald attended Norris City Village Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Norris City American Legion.

Derald is survived by a brother and sister-in-law, Carroll and Beverly Henson of Goreville, IL; one niece, Kim Williams; three nephews, Duane and Jason Henson and Bob Connaway; and numerous great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wives; three sisters, Doris June Skaggs, Judy Manning and Jane Connaway; and a brother, Gerald Henson.

Funeral services for Derald Henson, 85, of Eldorado and formerly of Norris City, will be held Tuesday, March 27, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City with Rev. Rudy Barnett officiating. Burial will be in the Village Cemetery in Norris City with military rites by Carmi VFW and American Legion. Friends may call on Monday, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Campbell Funeral Home in Norris City. Memorials can be made in Deralds honor to the charity of your choice.