Richard Earl Henson, 72, of Weir, MS passed away February 21, 2024. He was born in Kilmichael, MS on November 25, 1951, to James Earl and Mattie Castle Henson.
Ricky attended school in Winona, MS before going on to be an operator for International Paper Company and driving trucks for his uncle, Alan “Red” Castle, Parkerson Lumber, and Box Logging. He then went on to work for various pipeline companies.
Ricky was preceded in death by his father, James Earl Henson and mother, Mattie Castle Henson. He is survived by his sons, Cole Henson (Kaitlyn) and Matt Henson; sister, Karla Henson Perry; aunt, Marianne Castle; grandson, Luke Henson; niece, Kayla Perry; nephew, Christopher Perry; and numerous cousins, great nieces and great nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 25, in the Oliver Funeral Home Chapel, with burial following in Friendship Cemetery in Kilmichael. Rev. Randy Bridges and Rev. Rob Faulk will officiate. Pallbearers will be Hank Castle, Jim Castle, Charlie Castle, Keith Parkerson, Keith Box, Kevin Box, Randy Cummings, and Christopher Perry. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Joe Oswalt, Bobby Gene Henderson, Butch Bright, Danny Havens, and Talmadge Parker.
Visitation will be held Sunday, February 25, from 1:00 p.m. until service time at Oliver Funeral Home.
Oliver Funeral Home of Winona, Inc. 
Praying for peace and comfort that only God can provide in this difficult time!
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Our deepest condolences to the Family … Ricky was a lifelong friend of mine and will forever be remembered.
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