Mr. Marvin Kenneth Henson's Obituary
HENSON, MARVIN KENNETH "SONNY", 72, of Pinellas Park, FL, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Hospice House Woodside in Pinellas Park. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many. Sonny was born March 9, 1937 in Gadsden, AL to Thomas C. Henson and Lela Mae (Parton) Henson. He retired after more than 30 years of dedicated service at Aramark of Tampa, FL and he was a member of Local Union 79. He is finally resting in peace, watching over us from heaven with many predeceased friends and family including a daughter, Janie Elizabeth (Henson) Parrish. Sonny leaves behind his devoted wife of 55 years, Mary Eleene (Ford) Henson; a sister, Juanita Maxine (Henson) Sims, 5 children; April Denise (Henson) Meador, Marvin Kenneth Henson, Jr., Stephen Michael Henson, Anthony Derrick Henson, Penny Eleene (Henson) Beck ; 8 grandchildren Dewey Bodie Meador (US Army), Darian Eileen Harrold, Danielle Elizabeth Meador, Kaylee Brunia Tokarz, Meaghan Faye Henson, Nathen Kenneth Henson, Jacob Anthony Henson, Derik Tyler Henson, as well as a multitude of beloved family and friends. The family will accept family and friends on Tuesday at 6:00 pm with a memorial service immediately following at 7:00 pm at Memorial Park Funeral Home, St. Petersburg, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that instead, a donation be made in Marvin's name to "The Hospice Foundation of the Florida Suncoast" - 5771 Roosevelt Blvd - Clearwater, Fl 33760.
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