Elza Henson Jr. 83 of Petersburg, IN entered rest on Friday May 18, 2018 at
Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, IN with his family by his side.

He was born on August 10,1934 in Pike County to Elza D. Sr. and Ruth (Doughty) Henson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and great granddaughter Evelyne Henson. 

Elza had worked at Chrysler Corporation in Evansville and in St. Louis, MO for 9 years. He took a position at Western-Southern Life Insurance Company which he retired after 30 years. After retirement he worked land acquisition on several coal, gas and oil projects. He loved and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a member of Glezen Revival Center.

Survivors are wife of 64 years Carolyn (Preston) Henson whom he married on November
7, 1953, sons Terry (Jackie) Henson of Winslow, IN, David Henson and daughter Kim (Randy) Warnsman of Petersburg, IN. Grandchildren Mendy (Jeff) Nelson of Otwell, IN, Jake (Abby) Warnsman of Montgomery, IN and Jackson (Erika) Henson of Petersburg, IN. Great grandchildren Nolan and Sam Nelson of Otwell, IN, Daisy and Belle Warnsman of Montgomery, IN, Evangelyne Henson of Petersburg, IN. And a Sister Faye Willis of Petersburg, IN.

Services will be at 11:00 A.M. EST Thursday May 24,2018 Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel with burial in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery near Winslow. Rev. Joe Henson and Rev. Eddie Willis will be officiating, Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 P.M. EST Wednesday at Lamb-Basham Memorial Chapel and from 9:00 A.M. until services Thursday at the chapel.