Jesse Rayford Henson, 45, of Manhattan, Kan., passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018, in Kansas City, Kan. A Celebration of Life with military honors for Jesse was held on June 9, in Wamego, Kan. Jesse was born on July 19, 1972, in Phoenix. After graduating from Holbrook High School Jesse enlisted in the United States Army where he served three tours in Iraq and retired as a sergeant. Following his military service, Jesse worked as a deputy sheriff for the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office for five years. He worked in the patrol unit then transferred to search and rescue. He was then employed by Westar Energy as an operations supervisor at Jeffery Energy Center near St. Mary’s, Kan. He was united in marriage with Kelli Linn Most on June 30, 2011. Jesse was an adventurist. He enjoyed working on the search and rescue team, and being in the outdoors. He also loved riding motorcycles, mountain biking, hiking, RZR riding in Moab, Utah, and spending time with his two dogs Delilah and Scarlett. He is survived by his wife, Kelli Linn; son, Dorian Henson of Arizona; three siblings, Shephard Henson, Casey (Patrick) Stone and Nicole Barrett, all of Arizona; mother, Robin Rae Barrett, of Arizona; grandmother, Barbara Henson of Arizona; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Jesse Henson. Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, Kan., handled the arrangements.
