David Leon Henson, age 58 of Tuscola, Illinois passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Saint Louis University Hospital, MO. David was born on November 4, 1959 in Ripley, Tennessee to Tollie and Era “Bonnie” (Shands) Henson. Born and raised in Tennessee, David developed many friendships that endured his entire life. He was an alum of __________ Elementary, ________ Junior High, _________ High School, ________ College. Throughout his life, David was a vibrant soul who had an unending… Read More » passion for life. He had the best sense of humor and could make anyone laugh even during life’s most difficult moments. He will be fondly remembered for his knack of tagging everyone he met with a nickname. David loved music and was a fantastic and talented musician on the bass guitar. He enjoyed installing sound systems in cars and most recently in church. David’s philosophy was the louder the music the better. A devoted man, his loyalty to friends and family was second to none. David was a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, companion and friend. He enjoyed the Tennessee Tightens and was one of their biggest fans. David is survived by his long-time companion, Susan Harvey; mother, Era “Bonnie” Dowell; sisters, Nancy (Sam) Masella, Sherry (Frank Sances) Axell; brother, Michael (Janice) Henson; step-sisters, Debbie Justich, Kathy Mayes; children, Christopher David, Jeffery Daniels, Richard Andrew; grand children, Dakota, Brooklyn; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Tollie Henson; stepfather, Jerry Dowell; son, Darrington James; nephew Tyron Roby. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 from 4 p.m. until the 8 p.m. Celebration Of Life Service at Thompson Spring Grove Funeral Home, 8103 Wilmot Road, Spring Grove, IL 60081 Inurnment will be private. Memorials to the family of David Leon Henson would be greatly appreciated. To send an online condolence to the family of David Leon Henson, please visit our website www.ThompsonSpringGrove.com. For additional information, please call the funeral home at 815-675-0550.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of David Leon Henson 2018. Thompson Spring Grove Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Spring Grove, state: IL