Name of Deceased: Mr. William Joseph Henson, Sr. Age: 79 Address: 245 Henry Street Eastover, SC Date of Death: Saturday, April 14, 2012 Circumstances: died at Heartland Nursing Center, Columbia, South Carolina after a prolonged illness Funeral Information: Time: 12:00 noon Place: Antioch A.M.E. Zion Church Eastover, South Carolina Date of Service: Friday, April 20, 2012 Burial Location: Church cemetery with military honors Officiating Minister: Rev. Robert T. Benton **The casket will be placed in the church one hour before the service. Information: Mr. William Joseph Henson Sr., a resident of Eastover, SC, was born in Washington, DC on October 15, 1932 to the late Amy E. and Herbert Ford. He is preceded in death by both of his siblings, Walter Leo Henson and Shirley Ann Henson McKinney. William was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, cousin and friend whose memories will linger in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him. Cherishing William's precious memories are: his wife, Thelma Johnson Henson; four sons, William Jr., Rone, Darwyn and Richard Johnson; two daughters, Yvonne "Vicki" Henson Brown and Charlene "Charla" Henson- Simons and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing for the public will be held at Leevy's Funeral Home Chapel, 9120 Garners Ferry Road, Hopkins, SC between the hours of 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Friends may call at the residence and at the funeral home. Sacred arrangements are entrusted to Dash's Funeral Home of Orangeburg, SC. Online condolences may be submitted to dashsfh.com.