Claye Henson

Claye Allen Henson, son of Warren Robert and Dorothy Jean Kuykendall Henson, was born January 14, 1952 in Stoutland, Missouri. He departed this life, Friday, February 20, 2009 in his home in Stoutland, Missouri at the age of fifty-seven years, one month and six days. On July 10, 1970 in Holbrook, Arizona, he was united in marriage to Janice Sue Earls and to this union two children were born. Together they shared the past thirty-eight years. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Robert Henson. Survivors include his loving wife, Jan Henson of the home; two children, Shawn Allen Henson and wife Bobbie and Jennifer Lee Burton; two grandchildren, Kamryn Lee Burton and Kaylee Nichole Henson all of Stoutland, Missouri; two brothers, Roy Henson and wife Lois and Rick Henson and wife Ellen; two sisters, Dorothy Wells and husband Gene and Evelyn Phillips all of Stoutland, Missouri and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Claye was a life-long resident of Stoutland, Missouri and a graduate of Stoutland High School. He owned and operated Ozark Sanitation then later became the General Manager of Waste Management of the Ozarks for several years. He was currently the owner and operator of Service Pro. He made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Freedom Church of Christ in Montreal. Claye loved cars and had been a member of the Cave-State Cruisers Car Club. He enjoyed working is his yard and always had a beautiful lawn. He was a huge baseball fan and especially liked the St. Louis Cardinals. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and was a caring neighbor and friend. We are thankful for the many wonderful memories he created for his family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Freedom Church of Christ, Montreal under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m., Saturday at the church. Memorial donations may be made to a fund established for the family and left at the funeral home or the church the day of the service. Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home of Camdenton.