Henson
Ronald Dean Henson 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at his home in Powell, Okla. He was born on December 17, 1945, in Madill, Okla., to the late Robert Henson and Pansy Irene Herndon Henson. Ronald grew up in the Fobb and Willis, Okla. areas and graduated from Kingston High School.He later attended Murray State College in Tishomingo, Okla. and went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in education from Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant, Okla.
Ronald married Patsy Kay Hightower on July 31, 1980, in New Mexico. He was a dedicated beekeeper for over 40 years, bred and raised Angus cattle and developed a large orchard producing apples, peaches, pears, plums, nectarines, blackberries, grapes and figs. He was a member of Powell Church of Christ. His work and hobbies reflected his quiet strength, wisdom, and care for God’s creation.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his twin brother, Donald Gene Henson.
He is survived by his wife, Patsy Kay Henson of Powell, Okla.; children, Ronald Lynn Henson of Bowling Green, Va., Stephen Craig Henson and wife Beverly of Wylie, Texas, Daniel Henson and wife Kim of Conestoga, Penn., Paula Reshell Henson and husband Robert Whitmire of Norman, Okla.; brother, Mark Lynn Henson and wife Jeanne of Ardmore, Okla.; 12 grandchildren, Cody, Ashley, Elizabeth, Nia, Ronnie, Justin, Jordan, Nathan, Dylan, Taylor, Abigail and Zachary; 9 great-grandchildren, Lucas, Emily, Chloe, Benjamin, Ava, Da Shawn, Maylia, Annalyse and Evelyn.
Visitation was held Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a family hour 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Watts Funeral Home in Madill, Okla.
Funeral Service was Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Powell Church of Christ in Powell, Okla. Service was officiated by Eric Henson, Ruben Roy and Chris Webb. Music was arranged by Ronnie Henson.
Interment was at the Powell Cemetery in Powell, Okla. Services were under the direction of Watts Funeral Home in Madill, Okla. Condolences may be sent to wattsfuneralhome. com.
Casket Bearers were Cody Witcher, Nathan Henson, Dylan Henson, Zachary Henson, Justin Henson and Jordan Henson.
Honorary Casket Bearers were Lucas Witcher, Seth McMillan, Kaehlen Roy and Kyson Roy.