OBITUARY

In Memory of John Mitchell Henson July 22, 1938 - March 12, 2016 Services for John Mitchell Henson, 77, of Wills Point, TX are scheduled for Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at Eubank Funeral Chapel in Canton, TX officiated by Pastor Dick Boyd. Interment will be in Haven of Memories Memorial Park in Canton. John M. Henson went to be with the Lord on March 12, 2016, after a long battle with cancer. Johnny was born July 22, 1938, in McKinney, Texas to John Henry and Dorothy Henson. He was raised in Farmers Branch and was of the Baptist faith. Johnny attended Carrollton High School. After high school, he worked at a filling station with his brother. In 1959, while working for Walgreen's Warehouse he met Joyce Ann King, and they married February 6, 1960. Together they worked at Fox and Jacobs and raised two sons. Johnny was also a member of the Jaycees. In the 1970's, they built a home in Wills Point near Lake Tawakoni where they owned and operated Duck Cove Bait and Grocery for more than 20 years. During that time Johnny raised and raced greyhounds and quarter horses. Johnny had a good personality, could be rough at times and was never shy about his feelings. He had a big heart and was always willing to help others. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching NASCAR and football. He enjoyed going to the casino and cutting a rug now and then. After retirement, Johnny was able to travel in his motor home to attend NASCAR races and a Dallas Cowboys football game. He raised chickens, sold eggs, grew a vegetable garden and worked around his farm. He is survived by his Wife, Joyce Ann Henson of Wills Point; Son and daughter-in-law, Britt and Wendy Henson of Willingston, North Dakota; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, two sisters: Betty Daft of Tyler, TX and Carol Means of Plano, TX; and other family and friends. John is preceded in death by his Parents, Son, Joe D. Henson and Brother, Leonard Henson. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 15, 2016, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Eubank Funeral Home.

HENSON
JOHN M. - 1938-2016
JOYCE - 1939 - BLANK

Haven of Memories Cemetery, Canton, Van Zandt County, Texas