Name: Celebration of Life for Charles Frederick Henson
Start: 2024-10-05T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-10-05T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Keith House

Charles Frederick Henson

August 7, 1956 - September 7, 2024

Fort Worth, Texas - Charles Frederick "Chuck" Henson, beloved father, grandfather, partner, brother, teacher, neighbor, and friend to many, died in a cycling accident on September 7, 2024, in Benbrook, Texas. Chuck was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on August 7, 1956, and attended Classen High School. He worked for more than 20 years in Oklahoma City restaurants, including Amidi and the Classen Grill, before completing his bachelor's degree in education at the University of Central Oklahoma in 1999. Chuck began his long and successful teaching career with the Fort Worth Independent School District that same year. He educated and inspired thousands of students as a science teacher at Glencrest Elementary School, Wedgewood Middle School, and McLean 6th Grade Center. After his retirement in 2022, he led STEM enrichment activities at Overton Park Elementary School.

Chuck was a devoted parent to his late daughter Chelsea and his son Patrick. Chuck was an avid long-distance cyclist with many friends in the Fort Worth cycling community, including those on regular Saturday morning rides. His many interests included playing and listening to guitar-based music, making homemade Neapolitan pizza, walking his much-loved dog Riley, sharing his two granddaughters' artistic passions with the world, listening intently to his grandson explaining the way things work, and hosting gatherings for his friends and family. He was a genuine friend to countless people, all of whom mourn his passing greatly.

Chuck was preceded by the passing of his parents, Charles and Bettie Henson; his brother Jim and sister Barbara; his beloved daughter, Chelsea; and his cherished cat, Sadie. Chuck is survived by his soulmate, Molly Hale; his son Patrick, daughter-in-law Mellissa, and grandchildren Chloe, Ava, and Donovan; his brother Bob Henson and brother-in-law Matt Kelsch; sister Mary Henson; sister-in-law Debbie Henson; and nephew David and his family Terran, Desmond, and Nolan Henson, as well as a large and loving network of extended family and friends. Services are being provided by Greenwood Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held at Keith House, 4814 Edwards Ranch Rd, in Fort Worth, on October 5, 2024, from 2 to 4 PM.

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Published by Star-Telegram from Sep. 24 to Sep. 29, 2024.

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Glenda Scott

October 16, 2024

We are still not over the shock of Chuck's passing. He was bigger than life. We have known Chuck since high school and kept in touch with him over the years. When our mom passed away five years ago, Chuck came to see her literally a few hours before she passed. She was so happy to see him and it meant so much to us. We loved Chuck like family. We are heartbroken. Praying for peace and strength for his family.

All our love, Tim Stotts, Susan Stotts and Glenda Scott

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Suzy Laine

October 4, 2024

Chuck invited us in to his life with a smile and authentic love that kept us coming back to his place for conversations, good times and pizza, of course. I´m glad to have known him. He should still be here.

Deanne Brooks

September 25, 2024

What an amazing person and friend that we will all miss so much. Chuck was Such a kind and caring great man loved by many.

My husband, Mark Brooks, and brother Brad Finkhouse, played softball with him with the Classen Grill Gorillas in OKC.
Our boys and I have so many great memories of Chuck. May he RIP - we all loved him.

Sharon K. Walker

September 25, 2024

When Chuck first applied for a science teaching position at Glencrest Middle School, I was the one who, so favorably impressed by him, recommended to the principal, Dr. Raymond Wright, that he hire him. Dr. Wright did, and it proved to be a wise and wonderful decision. Chuck had a long and outstanding career with the FWISD. He was an excellent teacher, and faculty, staff, and students respected and loved him. I discovered several months ago that he was my neighbor in South Hills, as he enjoyed walking with his dog throughout the neighborhood. He told me how much he loved teaching the STEM students. Rest in peace, dear Chuck. You truly are already greatly missed.

Jen

September 24, 2024

Chuck came into Ace Harware to seek me out as an employee of his year 2000 student's parent. We quickly bonded over the love, care and concern of my daughter. Since that day he always seeked me out to chit chat about Parker, life and to pet his amazing dog, Riley. All of us at Ace looked forward to seeing him and Riley, at minimum three times a week. When they would leave he always left me with a smile as it was his job to just spread smiles, laughter and good vibes. I want to be sad that I will never see him again. However, he helped my daughter through tough 11 year old life, opened her eyes to how awesome life can be, and gave me a thumbs up that we were doing well as parents. He is truly missed by all Ace employees...especially me. My heart goes out to all family and friends that loved him and were loved by him. I would say the world is a darker place without him but the reality is the world still shines brighter because of him.

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