John Robert "Bob" Henson

John Robert "Bob" Henson was born February 22, 1939 in Atlanta, Georgia. He grew up in College Park where he graduated from North Clayton High School in 1957. He married his wife, Libby, in 1959. They moved to Lilburn in 1976 where they raised their 3 children and were active members of the community.

Bob was an avid traveler getting to see the world as a salesman for Adler for 25 years. He sang lead in The Gospel Sound Quartet and performed all over the southeast. He loved spending time at the beach, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his ever-growing family.

The joy of his life was being called Gran Gran by his 8 grandchildren and later by his 12 great grandbabies. He spoiled each and every one with candy, gifts and love.

He is proceeded in death by his parents Kermit and Annie Mae Henson, his brother Calvin, and sister Watona Hudson. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Steward Henson, children Joni Argo (Keith), Robert (Joy), and Brad (Andra). He is remembered by all of his grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

Graveside services are scheduled for February 10 at 2pm at Forest Lawn Cemetery in College Park.