Virgil F. Henson Sr.

PARIS, Ill. — Virgil F. Henson Sr., 52, of Paris, Ill., died at 4:16 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2008, in Terre Haute Regional Hospital. He was born July 21, 1955, in Paris, to Carl F. Henson Sr. and Barbara McDaniel Henson. He married Elizabeth Ann Rhoads Henson May 30, 1992, in Paris. Virgil was a self-employed salvage dealer.Survivors include his mother of West Union; his wife; two daughters, Lynn Henson Hill and husband Mike of Phenix City, Ala., and Anita Beth Henson Webster and husband Randy of Paris; one son, Virgil Franklin Henson Jr. and wife Stephanie of Paris; one brother, Billy Henson and wife Mary of Paris; two sisters, Ramona Christine Archer and husband Gary of Redmon, and Regina Roberts and husband Sam of Paris; one stepbrother, Terry Henson and wife Kathy of Lincoln; six grandchildren, Johnothan Dale Dulaney, Dusty Lee Dulaney, both of Paris, Allen Michael Thomas Hill, Charles Peter Hill, John Wayne Hill, all of Phenix City, Alisun Maree Henson of Paris; one stepgrandchild, Blake Webster of Paris; and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father; and one brother, Carl Henson Jr.He was a member of the Eagles Club, life member of Edgar County Sportsman Club, life member of The Brothers of the Third Wheel, member of Heritage Trail A.B.A.T.E., life member of National Rifle Association, life member of Edgar Co. Historical Society, supported various non-profit organizations including Shop with a Cop, Toys for Tots, and the food pantry. He has contributed to many other charities and supported the Paris area and the surrounding communities. He was a former member of United Pentecostal Church in Paris.A memorial service will be held 5 p.m. Monday at Stewart and Carroll Funeral Home, 303 East Wood St., Paris with Pastor Greg Townsley officiating. Following cremation, visitation is 3 to 5 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. The family suggest memorial contributions be made to the Food Pantry or Shop with a Cop.