Henson Sr., Walter Byron

Walter Byron Henson Sr., 70, was born July 22, 1937, to William and Velma Satterwhite Henson, 
and he died September 17, 2007.

A native East Texan, Mr. Henson served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean 
Conflict and was a heavy equipment operator, having been involved in many significant 
construction projects in the Longview area.

He was preceded in death by his son, Kenny Henson.

Mr. Henson is survived by his wife, Linda; sons and daughters-in-law, Robin Henson and Stacy, 
Walter B. "Fuzzy" Henson Jr. and Phillis, Michael Henson and Lisa, and Dale Henson and Carla; 
daughter, Tammy Miller; daughter and son-in-law, Mindy Green and James; 12 grandchildren; six 
great-grandchildren; sisters, Allyne Wells and Marie Loyd; brother, Neil Henson; and special 
friend, Collum Melton.

Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Savannah Cemetery in Red River County. 
Cremation arrangements are by Rader Funeral Home of Longview.

A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 9/19/2007.

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Henson Sr., Walter Byron

Walter Byron Henson Sr., 70, was born July 22, 1937, to William and Velma Satterwhite 
Henson, and he died September 17, 2007.

A native East Texan, Mr. Henson served in the United States Marine Corps during the 
Korean Conflict and was a heavy equipment operator, having been involved in many 
significant construction projects in the Longview area.

He was preceded in death by his son, Kenny Henson.

Mr. Henson is survived by his wife, Linda; sons and daughters-in-law, Robin Henson 
and Stacy, Walter B. "Fuzzy" Henson Jr. and Phillis, Michael Henson and Lisa, and 
Dale Henson and Carla; daughter, Tammy Miller; daughter and son-in-law, Mindy Green 
and James; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Allyne Wells and 
Marie Loyd; brother, Neil Henson; and special friend, Colleen Melton.

Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Savannah Cemetery in Red River 
County. Cremation arrangements are by Rader Funeral Home of Longview.

A memorial guestbook may be signed at www.raderfh.com.

Published in the Longview News-Journal on 9/20/2007.