James E. "Jim" Henson, 78, of Thomasboro passed away at 6:25 a.m. Monday, July 1, 2019 at Hawthorne Inn Manor Court Nursing Care, Danville.

Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2019 at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E Pells, Paxton with Rev. Tom Anders officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cemetery, Paxton with military honors by Paxton American Legion Prairie Post 150.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the funeral home with Masonic services at 7 p.m.

Jim was born May 19, 1941 in Paxton the son of Orville and Roxie Fox Henson. He married Donna Golden and together they had one daughter, Jana. He later married Laura Crowe on May 28, 1983 in Downs, Illinois. She survives.

Along with his wife, Laura, he is survived by one daughter, Jana (Scott) Sage of rural Gifford; one step-son, Chuck (Susie) Fry of Farmer City; three grandchildren, Wyatt Sage, Patrick (Brittany) Fry, Jessica Fry; two great grandchildren, Victoria and Auna.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Shirley Henson, Barbara Keefe, Zelda Kuchenbrod; one brother, Tom Henson; one granddaughter, Misty; and step-son, Jim Fry.

Jim graduated from Paxton High School in 1959. He served in the United States Army 1961-1963 in the 1 ^st Infantry. Jim worked at CIPS/Ameren for 39 years retiring in 2002. Over the years he had lived in Gibson City, Mattoon, Gays, and Rantoul before moving to Thomasboro in 2007. He was a member of the Paxton Church of Christ, Paxton American Legion Prairie Post 150, Paxton Masonic Lodge #416 A.F.&A.M., and the Mt. Olivet Commandery #38.

Jim enjoyed playing guitar and singing. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or an organization of the donor's choice. Condolences may be offered at www.baierfuneralservices.com .