Tom Henson Memorial Golf Outing
Thomas Edward Henson
June 16, 1948 – May 12, 2015
NEW LYME TOWNSHIP — Thomas Edward Henson, age 66, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, with his family by his side.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Tom was the son of Carroll and Josephine (Rein) Henson. He married his high school sweetheart, Carla Rae (Benton) Henson, on March 21, 1970.
Tom graduated from Kent State University in 1971 and taught for 42 years — five at Middlefield Cardinal High School and 37 at Grand Valley High School. He held Master’s Degrees in Health and Physical Education and Library Science. He coached multiple sports and served as Athletic Director at Grand Valley for 13 years.
He loved spending time with Carla, his children, and grandchildren. He had a love for sports, coaching, and teaching. Tom dedicated his life to his family and to the many student-athletes of Grand Valley High School.
Tom’s joy was offering students guidance and words of encouragement to be their best. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rock Creek, where he and Carla taught CCD.
Preceded in death by: Parents, stepmother Margaret, brothers Johnny and Jack, sister Mary Margaret, and father-in-law Carl Benton.
NEW LYME TOWNSHIP — Thomas Edward Henson, age 66, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, with his family by his side.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Tom was the son of Carroll and Josephine (Rein) Henson. He married his high school sweetheart, Carla Rae (Benton) Henson, on March 21, 1970.
Tom graduated from Kent State University in 1971 and taught for 42 years — five at Middlefield Cardinal High School and 37 at Grand Valley High School. He held Master’s Degrees in Health and Physical Education and Library Science. He coached multiple sports and served as Athletic Director at Grand Valley for 13 years.
He loved spending time with Carla, his children, and grandchildren. He had a love for sports, coaching, and teaching. Tom dedicated his life to his family and to the many student-athletes of Grand Valley High School.
Tom’s joy was offering students guidance and words of encouragement to be their best. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rock Creek, where he and Carla taught CCD.
Survived By
Wife: Carla
Children: Kimberly (Thomas) Triskett, Kelly Henson, Krystal (Paul) Force
Grandchildren: Anthony, Abigaile, Madalyn, Carmen, Jordan, Logan
Brothers: James (Evelyn), Timothy
Also survived by:
Children: Kimberly (Thomas) Triskett, Kelly Henson, Krystal (Paul) Force
Grandchildren: Anthony, Abigaile, Madalyn, Carmen, Jordan, Logan
Brothers: James (Evelyn), Timothy
Also survived by:
- Mother-in-law: Betty Benton
- Brother- and sister-in-law: Al and Karen Benton
- Six nieces, two nephews, several great-nieces and nephews
Preceded in death by: Parents, stepmother Margaret, brothers Johnny and Jack, sister Mary Margaret, and father-in-law Carl Benton.
Community & Honors
Tom served on the boards of:
- Ashtabula County Basketball Foundation
- Ashtabula County Touchdown Club
- Ohio High School Football & Basketball Coaches Associations
- Grand Valley Athletic Boosters & Boosters Hall of Fame
- Western Reserve Basketball Coaches Association
Awards He Received
- The Gene Gephart Service Award
- Knights of Columbus Post 5589 “Man of the Year”
- Special Recognition Award from ACBF
- 2007 Inductee – ACBF Hall of Fame
- 2014 Inductee – Grand Valley Athletic Hall of Fame (with Carla)
