Gerome Cecil Henson

Gerome Cecil Henson, 99, of Orchardville, Illinois passed away Monday, August 30, 2021, at Flora Gardens in Flora, Illinois.

Gerome was born October 21, 1921, at Xenia, Illinois to Ralph and Myrtle (Burgess) Henson.  He married Nora B. Scott October 11, 1937, at Princeton, Indiana. Nora preceded him in death on February 13, 2014.

Gerome was a retired farmer. He also enjoyed horseback riding and hunting.  He attended Orchardville Community Church.

Gerome is survived by his daughter Jean (Paul) Vest of Orchardville, Illinois; a sister Louise Hickok of Flora, Illinois; and a brother Bob (Wanda) Henson of California; five grandchildren Sherry, Pam, Steve, Scott and Barbara; thirteen great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.

Gerome was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one daughter Myrna Branson, one great grandchild Devon Branson and a  great-great grandson Logan Sims. Also preceding him in death is one sister Shelba and two brothers, Howard and Edwin.

Funeral: 12:00pm, Friday, September 3, 2021, at Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home.

Visitation: 10:00am to 12:00pm, Friday, September 3, 2021 at Hossetlon Meridith Funeral Home.

Burial:  Jacobs Chapel Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to North Wayne Ambulance Service, Orchardville Fire Department or Donors choice and will be accepted at the funeral home.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be given to the family at www.meridithfuneralhome.com

Hosselton-Meridith Funeral Home, Cisne, IL.