, 70, passed away on Aug. 31, 2014. He was born in Lockesburg, AR on April 9, 1944 to Herbert and Louise (Jones) Henson. After spending 43 years in Superior, he moved, with his wife Margaret (Maggie) to Apache Junction.
While in Superior, he owned Superior Jewelers, helped incorporate the town and became the first appointed Mayor, the first elected Mayor; and, went on to become the first Town Manager. He was also an enrolled IRS agent to pursue his love of accounting by doing personal and commercial taxes for 30 years. He was an active member of the Lions Club for many years. He retired in 2009, due to poor health.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Maggie, and, his six children: Wendi (Anthony) Childress, Kelly (David) Ridgeway, Tom (Roni) Henson, Jewelle (John) Oberlin, Nanette (John) Streng and Fletcher (Kathy) Stevens; 14 grandchildren: Amber, Justen, Tylor, Cassandra, Deanna, Casandra, Joey, Brandi, Michael, Amber, Lindsay, Nathan, Zach and Sam; and, nine great-grandchildren.
No services will be held. Please visit www.mariposagardesn.com to sign the online guest book.