Robert "Ken" Henson
June 14, 1939 ~ June 6, 2017
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Robert "Ken" Henson passed away on June 6, 2017 at the Givens Estates Health Center after a four and a half year battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Ken was born in Laurel, MS on June 14, 1939 to the late Lewis D. Henson, Sr. and Eunice Poché Henson. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Lewis D. Henson, Jr.
Ken attended Mississippi State University where he got his engineering degree. He was also a US Army Veteran. Ken relocated to Asheville with Taylor Instrument Company in 1970. He and his wife Gail built Mini-Storages in the Arden area and built four carwashes around Buncombe County before selling and retiring in 2002.
Mr. Henson is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gail Tatham Henson, a daughter, Lynda Henson Sninsky of Charlotte, step-son, Michael Scott Bradley of Fletcher, two grandsons, Jake Sninsky and Bryson Bradley and a granddaughter, Jordan Bradley. He is also survived by two sisters, Carolyn Pryor of Laurel, MS and Muriel Spicer of Stevensville, MI.
A special thanks for all those who made his life comfortable in his last six years. Foremost, we thank all of the staff at CarePartners Hospice for their support and care as well as the staff at the Givens Estates Health Center.
A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, June 9 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Reverend Kelvin Moseley officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Enka. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Friday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
Gail and family, You and Ken have been friends for so many years. My heart is sad for your loss. Ken is with the saints and his heavenly family today.
I am sorry that I can not be with you on Friday, but will see you soon.
You are in my prayers and thoughts today and in the days to come. Love and blessings to you and your family. Jan
So sorry to hear about kens death. I pray for U and the family. No matter how much we think we are prepared for death, the sting is always there. May he Rest In Peace. U are in my thoughts and prayers my sweet friend.
Bill and I were greatly saddened when we learned of Ken’s death this morning. Our prayers and sympathy are with the family.
I will always remember ken as a bright spot in my life
Gail,
Scott and I are truly saddened to hear of Ken’s death. Although we didn’t know Ken that well, but have known you since 8th grade and have been good friends, low these many years.
Just know, that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Please let us know if we can do anything for you, and know too that I especially am thinking and praying for you.
My brother, Charles Phillips, just called to tell me about Ken. John and I are so sorry to hear of his death. I have fond memories of Ken when he and my brother Sam were at MSU. Ken has been on my prayer list and now I pray that God will grant him eternal peace. You and your family will also be in my prayers. John and I send our love to each of you.
John and Jo Ann Finn
Mrs.Gail …. please know we will keep you in our prayers and pray that God will provide you and the family comfort and grace during this time. Ken was a person full of life and adventure and will be missed. May God be with you and the family.
Gail
Our hearts are saddened today learning of Ken’s passing. His wonderful humor and endless stories always kept us entertained each time we met. He had such a caring heart and wanted to keep up with what our children were up to. Truly he was a treasured friend and we will miss him especially when we go to car shows. May the comfort of God’s peace be with you and your family.
Ken has been a great Email friend for many years. He kept me up to date on his & Gail’s travels & events in their lives. I always admired the business success he had. He helped make life interesting for Gail & his many friends & family. I for one will miss him & his comments on various Email he sent to me.
Ken was a great guy who will be missed!
Aunt Gail, Kyle, Samuel, and I will miss Uncle Kenny. When I was a kid growing up, I used to think that he was a long lost member of ZZ TOP! (With the beard the Harley and the love for anything adventurous) You know how young kids think. But just to say this, he was my uncle who always had smile on his face and some story about how he and my mom grew up. I absolutely enjoyed seeing him Everytime he would come back to Laurel. We will be praying for you and the family. May GOD spread his loving grace and comfort over you during this sad time.
Ken will be missed. I’m glad I shared his friendship for the past 20 years. Sundays will not be the same without his company at the lake. I’m glad we enjoyed Sturgis, Myrtle Beach, Mid Ohio and many other places together. Gail, Sheila and I will be thinking of both of you.
Gail, So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
Dear Gail,
Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and we wish you and your family all the best in remembering Ken and his legacy serving his country and community.