PIEDMONT, MO. -- Joseph T. Henson, 87, of Piedmont, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012 at Westwood Hills Health Care Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
He was born Nov. 29, 1924 in Gideon, Mo. He formerly lived in Flint, Mich., where he worked for General Motors Corp. He was an Army veteran and had lived in the Piedmont area for many years.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Henson.
Survivors include a sister, Vera McDole of Piedmont; four brothers, Donald Henson of Illinois; Robert Henson, Vernon Henson and Larry Henson, all of Michigan; and many nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Stanfield Cemetery near Clarkton, Mo., with Rev. Gary Rhodes officiating.
Online condolences may be left at www.morrisonworleychapel.com.