Dale Harold Henson, 90, of Granite City, Illinois passed away at 8:46 p.m. on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville. He was born October 13, 1933, in Farmington, Missouri, a son of the late Joe and Mary Henson. Dale worked throughout his life in construction, working for Henson Construction and also with Nationwide Construction.
He was a faithful and dedicated member of Calvary Life Church in Granite City. He loved his church and church family and spent many hours helping in any way possible around the church. He loved watching Western movies and was usually eating M&M’s while watching.
He also enjoyed his days of boating, fishing and going for a golf cart ride. He cherished his family and grandchildren and will be remembered for the love and special times shared.
He is survived by nine children and spouses, Roger Henson Sr. of Crystal River, Florida, Sherry (Dan) Rector of Farmington, Missouri, Karen Henson of Crystal River, Florida, Steve Henson of Berea, Kentucky, Kenny Henson of Belleville, Tonya (Lance) Reynolds of New Douglas, Cathie Ottinger of Granite City, Mike Jackson of Brighton, Tennessee and Sandy Lance of Hamilton, Ohio; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; a brother, Eugene Henson of Pocahontas, Illinois; many nieces; nephews; other extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two spouses, Gloria Henson and Mary Henson; a daughter, Barbara Gray; son-in-law, Mike McMillin; two brothers, Leo (Molly) Henson and Lawrence (Verla) Henson; two sisters, Vivian (T.J.) Ladyman and Beulah (Harold) Sebastian and sister-in-law, Elsie Henson.
In celebration of his life, a memorial service will be held at a later date. He will be laid to rest at Sunset Hill Memorial Estates in Glen Carbon. Memorials may be made to Calvary Life Church in Granite City. Irwin Chapel of Granite City is in charge of arrangements. www.irwinchapel.com
