Oscar Eugene Henson

(August 31, 1926-October 31, 1982)

Galveston Daily Times

Tuesday, November 2, 1982

Services today for former isle Police Chief Henson.

Galveston--Services for Oscar E. "Gene" Henson, 56, former island police chief, will be 2 p.m. today at J. Levy & Bro. Funeral Home in Galveston, the Revs. Denton Bassett and George Ramsey officiating.

Burial will be at Galveston Memorial Park in Hitchcock.

Mr. Henson died Sunday at his residence.

He was born Aug. 31, 1926, in Rosebud, Texas, and had lived in Galveston for 36 years. Mr. Henson was a member of the Methodist Church of Rosebud and Boilermakers Local 132.

Survivors include his wife, Edna E. Henson of Galveston; a daughter, Sharon Ratisseau of Clear Lake City; three sons, Michael E. Henson, Patrick G. Henson and Gary Henson, all of Galveston; four grandchildren; and his mother, Willie Mae Woodruff of Galveston.

Pallbearers will be Henry Wright, D. R. Adams, Jesse Trevino; Joe Matthews, Dutch Parsons, Dale Turner and Don Michaels. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Robert Peake, Dr. Sally Abston, Judge Andrew Baker and members of Boilermakers Local 132.

Visitors may call at the funeral home after 7 a.m. today. (Pic)

Submitted by Vanessa DeShazer