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Alan & Margie Payne
September 15, 2008
Our sincerest sympathy to Audrey and the Henson family. We too are bereaved at the lost of your beloved Bill Henson. We knew him as an outstanding husband, father, friend and mentor. Be assured that he now has an even better home, where one day, we will be privileged to join him.
Sincerely,
your friends
Catherine Lyons
September 12, 2008
Cheryl, Liz and Cathy
DOC was/is the man!!!!! Words can't begin to express all the support he provided me during my stay in State College. He was my "GO TO" person and he never failed to give me sound, well thought out and relevant advice.
Your dad influenced generations of young people and will be remembered through them for generations to come.
May God continue to bless and keep you.
Cathy Lyons
Karen Carter
September 11, 2008
Dear Cheryl, Cathy, Liz & Famiily:
What a privilege to have known your dad and to call him cousin and brother. His thoughtful notes of encouragement and humorous cards truly helped keep our family inspired during challenging times. Thank you for sharing him with so many of us. We always enjoyed time spent with him and your mom.
May God give you that which you need for this time in your lives.
love,
karen wheel carter
Sylvia Long
September 11, 2008
Dr. Henson was quite a legend and forward thinking catalyst in promoting mentoring and advancement opportunities for future scientists. I offer condolences to his family, collegues and friends.
"To live in hearts we leave behind, is not to die" Thomas Campbell
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Dave & Lorraine Weatherspoon
September 11, 2008
To the Henson Family,
Dr. Henson was a great inspiration to both of us. He made such a big contribution to the advancement of minority students, faculty, staff as well as govt. employees and officials and business executives in the field of Agriculture and Natural Resources. For that we are so proud to have worked with him as well as to have been touched by him. Dr. Henson recruited Dave as a sophomore in college to graduate school which changed his opportunity set and life as he did for so many others. He later, independently, assisted Lorraine as an international student on campus. Later, as a couple and new professionals, Dr. Henson selflessly shared his wisdom with us. Dr. Henson exemplified love for family, blood and extended family. We are forever indebted to him and we appreciate the family’s willingness to share him with the rest of us for all of those years. We will truly miss your big booming laugh. May God bless this family and the MANRRS family who lost a real rock.
Denise Hinds-Zaami
September 11, 2008
My condolences to the family and friends of a great man, Dr. William Henson.
Melissa Ricketts
September 10, 2008
Kathy, Liz and Family,
I know that things are difficult right now, and I wanted to say
that I'm thinking of you and I am Keeping you in my prayers. May God bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Michael Bowie
September 10, 2008
To the Henson Family,
Dr. Henson was my sanity in what during my period of time at Penn State was insane. He guided me through graduate life and I am forever grateful for knowing him and being his fraternity brother. I do what I do today because of him. May God bless each and every one of you. Thank you for sharing him with me.
Joseph M. Selden, Assist Dean
September 10, 2008
To the Henson family, Bill was a dear friend, colleague and mentor to me during my arrival at Penn State University which began in 1994. I will truly miss my colleague and friend. His passing comes a few days after my father's, so I wish to extend my sincere sympathy to all the family members. I am reminded of a famous statement that is often referred to," God may not be there when you want him to but he'll always be on time." May God Bless you and comfort you during this difficult time. Amen.
Jesse Thompson
September 10, 2008
Bill touched all in the most positive ways. He was mentor for me as I worked on my doctoral degree and was my role model in my current role at the University of Illinois. My prayers are with his family.
Curtis & Eartha White
September 10, 2008
My sincere sympathy to the Henson family on behalf of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Seneca, SC. We are sadden by his death but joyful in knowing that his life is a living testimony to all of us. Bill was a great friend and an even greater mentor. God bless you all and do know that he still is in the blessing business.
Jesse K. Moore
September 10, 2008
May GOD bless Bill and his family, thank you for MANNRS. It has and will may a BIG difference in a lot of lives and careers.
Lawrence Young
September 9, 2008
My sincere and deep sympathy to the Henson Family on the passing of our colleague and friend, Bill Henson. One of the first people to greet me when I came to work at Penn State was Bill and over the years his friendship and guidance sustained me. He was a pillar and a treasure.
Sofia Cerda-Gonzalez
September 9, 2008
I would like to extend my deepest sympathies for the loss of a truly wonderful man. "Doc" Henson was an amazing mentor during my time at PSU. His straightforward advice, his warm conversations, and his high expectations of what myself and others could achieve were invaluable during that time. I will never forget the very important role he has played in my life, and will miss him dearly.
Ruby Williams
September 9, 2008
The congregation of Berean Faith Ambassadors Ministries of Natchez, MS extends its sincere condolences. May the Lord comfort your hearts in this hour.
Ruby M. Williams, Th.D., Pastor
Clifton Peters
September 9, 2008
My God grant you strength and insight to see and understand his will even now! knowing that Dr. Henson touched so many lives and we are all sadden by this news.
my prayers are with you.
Clifton E. Peters (Alcorn State, MS)
Erika Delk
September 9, 2008
To the Hill Family:
We are truely sorry for your loss. Your family will continuously be our prayers.
Sincerely,
Erika Delk
Teri (Lassman) Jones
September 9, 2008
Mrs. Henson, Cheryl, Liz and Kathy;
Time has a way of getting away from us, and though we may not have kept in touch in recent years, your family has, and will always be in my thoughts. In life, we are fortunate to know a few good and true friends. Liz, you were always a friend to me and I cherish the memories we share, going all the way back to those Kindergarten days at Lemont Elementary. Growing up, I felt every bit as comfortable in your home as I did my own. Your parents were both wonderful, welcoming people and I remember them both fondly. Reading about all of your father's accomplishments today introduced me to another side of a man who had always been simply, "Mr. Henson," the father of dear friends who's laugh will be forever etched in my mind as a part of some of my most cherished childhood memories.
Words can not adequately express my sympathy for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, particularly at this difficult time and I hope you are able to take some comfort from one another as you share your memories of a very special man.
With deepest sympathy,
Teri
Paula Faulkner
September 9, 2008
To the Henson Family:
I would like to send my deepest regrets to your family during this time of sorrow.
I met Dr. Henson long ago when he visited NCA&TSU recruiting students for the graduate programs at Penn State. As a result (many years afterward), I decided to return to school to complete my PhD there. Now, I am a professor!
I am truly grateful that I met Dr. Henson that one time in NC, especially since I not fortunate to meet him while a student in State College.
God Bless
Connie Baggett
September 9, 2008
Please accept my sincere condolences at the death of our good friend, Bill Henson. Over the years, I had numerous conversations with Bill about many issues surrounding work and politics and I cherish those conversations. In times like this, we must pray for the family, comfort them, and let them know that Bill will be truly missed by all of us.
Jim Locker
September 9, 2008
To Dr. Henson's family, you have my most sincere and deepest condolences in the passing of a husband and father. I've known Bill since coming to PSU in '72, and we worked together in the College of Agricultural Sciences from '82 until his retirement. Bill was my mentor, colleague; and most of all, a trusted friend. I will miss receiving his Christmas cards. Bill's legacy will never be lost because of his contributions to MANRA/MANRRS, minority students, staff, and alumni; and, the Penn State community in general. Two examples, among many, of Bill's contributions to the university are noted when he received the James Robinson Equal Opportunity Award for promoting "equal opportunity through affirmative action and/or contributing to enhancing the educational environment of the university by improving cross-cultural understanding" in 1989, and receiving the Multicultural Resource Center MRC Diversity Recognition Award for Faculty/Staff in 1997/1998.
Thanks Bill for having such a remarkable impact on so many lives during your visit on mother earth--we'll miss you.
Mike Blanco
September 9, 2008
Bill Henson was an inspiration to so many and he will be truly missed. Bill had that rare combination of great intellect, wit, honesty, and humility. Bill told you how it was, usually with a little joke or wry smile thrown in on the side, and he was always spot on! He worked tirelessly for the students he served in the College of Agricultural Sciences, and he is one of those who can never truly be replaced. His memory always brings a smile.
Pastor Malcolm Goodman
September 9, 2008
The family of Worship Christain Center of Vicksburg expresses its condolences to you, we love you deeply in our hearts. What we love God loves best, death takes the body but God welcome home the soul. Be at peace in Jesus name.
Mike Phillips
September 9, 2008
If it wasn't for Dr. Henson, my advisor and friend, I truly believe I would not have graduated from Penn State. He believed in me! I will always remember him in my heart!!!
Edward Thompson
September 9, 2008
To the Family of William Henson,
On behalf of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. we extend our sincerest condolences to the family of our fraternity Brother. Brother Henson's life was a fine example of upholding Omega's Four Cardinal Principles: MANHOOD, SCHOLARSHIP, PERSEVERANCE and UPLIFT. Brother Henson was an inspiration to many of the Brothers at Penn State including Bro. Wayne Gersie, Bro. Andrew Jackson and many others.
Respectfully submitted,
Bro. Edward Thompson,
Iota Lambda Lambda Chapter
James Stewart
September 9, 2008
My sincerest condolences to the Henson family. Bill was a great colleague and human being. You could always depend on his honesty and careful analysis of issues. He made great contributions to Penn State's diversity efforts. He will be sorely missed!
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