Thomas Michael Henson, 63, was born Dec. 29, 1961, in Holbrook, to Jesse “Pete” Rayford Henson and Barbara Jean (Casey) Henson, as the sixth of nine children. Tom passed away July 25, 2025, in Holbrook.
Tom was preceded in death by his wife, Roslyn Michelle (Rogers) Henson; his father; sister, Robin Barrett (Jerry); and nephew, Jesse Rayford Henson.
Tom is survived by his mother, Barbara Henson; brothers, Daniel Henson (Clydine) and Peter Henson; sisters, Jeanne Jackson (Greg), Kathleen Henson (Jay Barney), Linda Robertson (Josiah), Carolyn Henson, Alice “Beth” Elizabeth Figaroa (Jacob); children, Cherie Garcia (Dustin), John Guin (Cherish) and Jessica Guin; and 14 grandchildren.
Tom lived in several communities in Arizona throughout his lifetime, but always maintained his connection to Holbrook, eventually moving back, where he was employed by the Arizona Department of Transportation as a highway operations worker, where he eventually retired.
He was an intelligent, sensitive person who was a talented musician, artist and poet. He was quick-witted and always had a joke at the ready. He loved his family and was a friend to many.
There will be a graveside service held for Tom at the Holbrook City Cemetery at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 11.
