James R. Henson

James R."Sonny" Henson, Sr., 77 of Vermilion, died Tuesday, December 23, 2008 in Community Health Partners, Lorain. He was born July 7, 1931 in Addison, Alabama and has been a Vermilion resident for the past 48 years moving from Memphis, TN. He worked as a truck driver for E&L Transport, retiring in 1993 after 34 years. He had attended Lakeview Baptist Church, Vermilion. Sonny was a member of the VFW post #7576, American Legion post #397 and was a life member of the Amvets Post #22, Vermilion. He was an avid pool player and sports fan. He enjoyed going to the casinos, playing the lottery, and fishing. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Katherine and Phillip Gregory of Amherst; son: James Henson, Jr. of Stone Mt., GA; son and daughter-in-law, Leonard and Mary Henson of Vermilion; and son, Bill Henson of Vermilion; 8 grandchildren: Jeremy Gregory, Chris Marcum, Jenny Henson, Chrissy Henson, James Robyn Henson, Stephanie Henson (Tatum), Bryan Henson, and Tyler Henson; 8 great-grandchildren; and a sister Marie Pittman of Memphis, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Henson and Sara Henson; wife, Wanda Henson in 1988; son, Michael Henson in 1990, a grandson, brother, Leonard Evans, and a sister, Lillian Roberts. Friends may call Friday, Dec. 26, 2008 from 7-9 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Services will be held at the Riddle Funeral Home, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008 at 11:30 am. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion. online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com