Tom Henson

Thomas (Tom) Michael Henson age 63 - Born December 29, 1961, in Holbrook, AZ to Jesse "Pete" Rayford Henson and Barbara Jean (Casey) Henson as the 6th of nine children. Tom joined the family, that passed before him on July 25, 2025, in Holbrook, AZ. 

Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Roslyn Michelle (Rogers) Henson; father, Jesse (Pete) R. Henson; sister, Robin Rae (Henson) Barrett (Jerry); nephew, Jesse Rayford Henson. 

Tom is survived by his mother, Barbara Henson of Paulden, AZ;  brothers, Daniel Henson (Clydine) of Holbrook and Peter Henson of Paulden, AZ; sisters, Jeanne Jackson (Greg) of Minot, ND, Kathleen Henson (Jay Barney) of Chino Valley, AZ, Linda Robertson (Josiah) of Tucson, AZ, Carolyn Henson of Yakima, WA, Alice "Beth" Elizabeth Figaroa (Jacob) of Prescott Valley, AZ. He is also survived by three children, Cherie Garcia (Dustin) of Holbrook, AZ, John Guin (Cherish) of Evansville, IN, and Jessica Guin of Holbrook, AZ; and 14 grandchildren.

Tom lived in several communities in Arizona throughout his lifetime, but always maintained his connection to Holbrook, eventually moving back where he was employed by the Arizona Department of Transportation as a Highway Operations Worker, where he eventually retired.

He was an intelligent, sensitive person who was a talented musician, artist and poet. He was quick-witted and always had a joke at the ready. He loved his family and was a friend to many.

There will be a graveside service  held for Tom at the Holbrook City Cemetery on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.