WILLIAM M. HENSON

William M. Henson, 87, of San Angelo, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2007 in a local hospital. Military graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 18, 2007 at the Fairmount Cemetery with Brother Darryl Smith of the Business Men's Bible class officiating. Arrangements by Robert Massie Funeral Home. William was born September 27, 1919 to Chelsie and Jessie Lee Henson in Bryan, Texas. William attended several schools. He joined the C.C.C. at the age of eighteen, later joined the Army. William also was in the W.Y.A., he was in the 4th Infantry Division. He was wounded in Germany and was later transferred to the Air Force. He was in France at the time of the invasion of the Battle of the Bulge in 1945. William was honorably discharged and resided in Hobbs, New Mexico for several years. He moved to San Angelo, Texas and pursued a career at G.A.F.B. as supervisor in charge of several departments for 24 years. In 1949 he met and married the love of his life Margie Dee Thames and had one son, Robert M. Henson. William was a life time member of the D.A.V., V.F.W., N.A.R.F. and the Fort Clark Historic Society in Brackettville, Texas. He was a Baptist and enjoyed the Business Men's Bible Class. He was an R.S.V.P. for many years. His stories and smile will be well remembered. On Tuesday mornings, he enjoyed having coffee with his D.A.V. friends. He was an avid hunter, his preference was mostly deer and turkey. William loved to go fishing with one of his treasured friends Albert Burdett. William was loved by all who had the pleasure of meeting him. He was a wonderful, funny, caring, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was our Rock. He always had a way of keeping his sense of humor even when times were the worst. He never complained about anything. William is survived by his wife, Margie Dee Henson; son Robert M. Henson; granddaughters Amanda L. Kuhns; Samantha Dee Henson; great-grandchildren Jariot Rhea and Autumn Shea all of San Angelo; Brothers Burlin Henson and wife, Doris of Tyler, Texas; T.L. Henson and wife, Joyce; Wayne Henson and Douglas Henson all of San Angelo; sister Carroll Jean Henson of Lake Dallas, Texas. The family wishes to thank the staff on the Fourth and Fifth floor at Shannon Medical Center and Dr. Chang for the wonderful care they gave Mr. Henson. Memorials may be made to the Meals for the Elderly or the Parkinson foundation. Williams' favorite Bible Chapter: "Psalm 23" The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul. He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name' sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff, they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; My cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, And I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever. Amen He was loved very much and will be missed forever.