Gerald Dee "Jerry" Henson, JR, age 60 of Bryant, Arkansas, died on February 6 ^th , 2018 in Saline Memorial Hospital Hospice.  After many years of daily battles with abdominal pain and distress, he is now at peace.

Jerry was born January 22 ^nd , 1958 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Gerald Dee Henson, Sr. and Joyce Evelyn Gire Henson, both of whom predeceased him, as did brothers, Mike Mazzanti and Anthony "Tony" Henson.

Left to cherish his memory is the immediate family:  beloved wife, Star; daughter, Stephanie (Les) Powell of Vilonia, and son, Gerald Dee "L.J." Henson III (Jessica) of Bryant; sister, Diana Remer of Bryant; along with grandchildren, Grayson Henson, Brooklyn Powell, Bryson Powell and in-laws, Harold Lee and Joann Marie Verdier McNamee, formally of Corning, Arkansas, now living in Little Rock, Arkansas. There are also many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends so dear they were considered extended family.

Few men have ever seized each day with such enthusiasm and optimism as did this man.

His was a creative entrepreneurial spirit. Each endeavor kindled his contagious excitement...from Beanie Babies, to Barbecue, to Real Estate, etc. etc. etc. However, Jerry was never far from the business of buying and selling cars.  The challenge of give and take with the other gregarious personalities drawn to that enterprise kept him challenged and engaged.

Despite complicated health issues, his passion for service to others never waned.

When elected for the City of Bryant Council, he attacked each issue as if it was his personal calling to find a fair solution.  He gave countless hours to the demands of governance required in a rapidly expanding city that discovered in him a natural leader and booster.

The Boys and Girls Club of Bryant provided another opportunity for his unique brand of volunteerism and the selfless time spent supporting the mission of this organization brought well-deserved honors: the Hometown Hero Award, the Charles Broadway Community Excellence Award and the 2017 Saline County Living Magazine Super Hero Award.

Always humble, his response to the spotlight of recognition was, "there must be some mistake, you have the wrong guy."

Family, especially his children and grandchildren were truly the light of his life.  It was incredible to observe the love, devotion, and commitment Star and Jerry shared.  She was his North Star...always showing the way.

Family visitation is scheduled from 6:00-9:00P.M. Thursday, February 8 ^th at Indian Springs Baptist Church in Bryant, Arkansas.

Funeral Service will be conducted at 1:00P.M. Friday, February 9 ^th , also at the Indian Springs Baptist Church; burial to follow in Pinecrest Cemetery.  Brother Tom Williams will officiate.

Those who wish to memorialize Jerry are encouraged to consider the Boys and Girls Club of Bryant.  Such a donation will be an appropriate and much appreciated tribute.