Newell Henson Jr.

	Newell Henson Jr., 70, of DuQuoin, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2001 at 3:50 a.m. in Marshall Browning Hospital.
	Mr. Henson was a Tool & Dye Maker.
	He was born July 14, 1930 at DuQuoin, the son of Newell Henson Sr. and Madge Mary Bishop.  He married Gladys Elma Floyd in Peoria and she preceded him in death on December 25, 1978.
	Surviving are one son, Charles Ray Henson of Texas; two daughters, Sue Wright of Dowell and Debbie Little of DuQuoin; one step-daughter, Gladys Jean Arell of Los Angeles, Calif.; his mother, Madge Roberts of DuQuoin; eight grandchildren, Jeannie Arell, Michelle Griffin, Maria Martinez, Amy Henson, Angie Henson, Joey Little, James Wright and Christopher Henson and great grandchildren.
	He was preceded in death by his father and wife.
	Funeral services were Saturday, April 28 at 2 p.m. at Neal-McClure Memorial Chapel with Kenny Stewart officiating.  Mr. Henson asked to be cremated after the services.  Burial was at a later date in IOOF Cemetery at DuQuoin.
	Friends called at Neal-McClure Funeral Home Saturday from 12 p.m. until time of service.
