Kenneth Donald Henson
February 28, 1954 ~ August 22, 2013
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Kenneth Donald Henson passed away August 22, 2013 at the age of 59.
A native of Buncombe County, he was a son of Edna Allen Henson Siler of Arden and of the late Joyce Henson. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Jack Siler, as well as a brother, Ronny Henson.
Born February 28, 1954, Kenneth was a graduate of TC Roberson High School, where he was a star basketball player. After high school, he was a lifeguard at Myrtle Beach. He attended AB Technical College and worked at Steelcase, Brookwood Golf Course and the County Line.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by one son, Kenneth D. Henson, II and his fiancée, Amber Carpenter and her children, Madison and Isabella, all of Asheville; two grandchildren, Kendall and Kaydance and one brother, Henry Siler and his wife, Allison and their children, Rachel and Hannah, all of Indian Trail, NC.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 24, 2013 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Reverend Sam McLamb and Deacon Bobby Peek officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Oakley. The family will receive friends from 9:30-11:00 AM on Saturday at the funeral home.
Flowers are appreciated or, for those who desire, a memorial contribution may be made in Kenneth's memory to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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You always had a smile on your face that would brighten up a whole room. Rest in peace our dear friend.
We’ve known Kenny for years.He was a kind soul.Prayers go with the family.
Ray Rathburn,Cheryl Hudson
We are so sorry to hear about your loss of your loved one. We are sending lots of prayers. Love Gerald & Susan
My thoughts and prayers for the family of Kenny.. He was a very special friend and will be missed by all of his loved ones.. He did have a big heart and was very kind.. Please tell Edna that my heart breaks for her..and I will always remember her as a second mother to me!
My thoughts and prayers for the family of Kenny.. He was a very special friend and will be missed by all of his loved ones.. He did have a big heart and was very kind.. Please tell Edna that my heart breaks for her..and I will always remember her as a second mother to me!
Prayers for the family that they find peace and solitude.Time will be the only healer as well as our savior.We have lost a great friend that had a multitude of friends and that is a great quality in a man.I am proud to call you my friend.KENNY RIP
Our lives will never be the same without Kenny. There are not enough words to describe our grief. Our thoughts and prayer’s are with all of us.
Rest in Peace now by dear friend. Till I see you on the other side. Many fond memories.
Grandaddy i love u and i will miss u so so so so much and i will miss your stories and evreything u taught me and i will miss u screming at me to get off my gagget and part of me feels like your still alive i have cryed all day thinking how happy my grandady was to be with his daddy and i asked god when u passed if u would give me a hug and i wanted to feel it and thnks you for doing that i felt u and i knew it i just wished i was there with u holding your hand i needed u to help me with my problems and my homework amd most of all to be my grandaddy and i cant wait to see my grandaddy at the gates of heaven waiting for me i love u and miss u and tell your dad that i love him i didnt know him but u told me such great things about him and u can love someone u neaver meet before i love you and miss uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu so much R.I.P love your #1 roomate and your loving and careing grandcild goodbye for now. <3
I have many memories over the years with Kenny. He was a very kind man. Loved his family and friends. I send my sincere sympathy to his family. May Kenny forever be at peace. Special prayers for his only son Kenny, & his Mother Linda Henson. Kenny loved them both very much. ….He will be missed…..
so sorry kennieand he much better off than we still strugging in this old world hes at peace love gramma lena and the kitties
Edna and family. I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Kenny when he was young and playing with Jimmy. My heart goes out to all of you. I pray that God will give you a double portion of His grace in you time of loss.
With much love, and lots of happy memories,
Joan
Kenny will truly be missed by all who knew him. He always had a smile & a kind word. Kenny was certainly one of a kind. Love & sincere condolences to Edna & the rest of his family.
We are very sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Hey big Kenny. I love you so much. Even though your not my dad, only my brothers. You’ve always been like a second dad to me and Melanie. We both love and will miss you so much. Rest in paradise (: ill see you again. This is not where it ends. I will carry you with me til I see you again
Hey big Kenny. I love you so much. Even though your not my dad, only my brothers. You’ve always been like a second dad to me and Melanie. We both love and will miss you so much. Rest in paradise (: ill see you again. This is not where it ends. I will carry you with me til I see you again
Hey big Kenny. I love you so much. Even though your not my dad, only my brothers. You’ve always been like a second dad to me and Melanie. We both love and will miss you so much. Rest in paradise (: ill see you again. This is not where it ends. I will carry you with me til I see you again
Funny thing, when Kenny quit playing golf with us a few years ago, I started winning. Going to miss you Kenny Boy.
Surly the Spirit of The Lord will comfort family and loved ones at this time of loss.
You will be missed.
God bless this family during this time of grief but know that your loss is God’s gain. We only borrowed Kenny for 59 years, God has had him forever and he will forever be watching over you until the broken chain is reunited. We had some great times Kenny and one day we will again. Amen
Kenny We were saddened to hear about the loss of you dad.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Hey Edna,
Today is Sunday and I just found out about Kenny. I am so very sorry that you lost your son. It just breaks my heart after all you’ve been through. You know how much our family has always loved you all, especially Mama. I’m back in NC now and will give you a call soon to see if you would be up for a visit. All my love to you and sincere condolences to his son and family. Love, Dave Mitchell
Hey Edna,
Today is Sunday and I just found out about Kenny. I am so very sorry that you lost your son. It just breaks my heart after all you’ve been through. You know how much our family has always loved you all, especially Mama. I’m back in NC now and will give you a call soon to see if you would be up for a visit. All my love to you and sincere condolences to his son and family. Love, Dave Mitchell
I worked with Kenny at the Kounty Line Airport Store for many years. He was always nice and funny. I’m sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers for Little Kenny and his family.