W.G. "Bill" Henson

W.G. “Bill” Henson, 79, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Sunday, December 29, 2024 at TJ Health/Columbia Emergency Room

He was born September 15, 1945, in Adair County, to the late Gaylord and Elna Cundiff Henson.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Lynn Henson.  Bill was a member of Trinity Church and operated Henson Farms and Henson and Sapp Paving.

Survivors include:

His wife – Claudia Burton Henson of Columbia

One son – Darren Henson (Erica) of Columbia

Two daughters – Tina Cooley (Paul) of Lancaster and Jessica Critz (Andy) of Somerset

Two step-children – Michael Withers (Michelle) and Shannon Shepard (Mark) all of Russell Springs

One sister – Betty Helen Sapp of Columbia

One nephew – Zachary Sapp (Sherry) of Russell Springs

Seven grandchildren – Samantha, Amber, J.D., Clara, Carson, Kadence and Charlotte

Two step-grandchildren – Zach and Ally

Four great-grandchildren

Funeral service – Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Pescosolido officiating

Burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery

Visitation after 3:00 P.M. Wednesday

Pallbearers- John Arnold, Larry Irvin, Junior Giles, Reece Giles, Calvin Biggs, Anthony Janes

Honorary Pallbearers- Junior Feese and Phillip Cundiff

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to Trinity Church which can be left at the funeral home

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

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