Funeral arrangements
JOSIAH HENSON  (1922 – 2012)

Joe Henson passed away on April 4, 2012 at the age of 90 from complications following several strokes and a heart attack.  He died peacefully in his sleep at St. Francis Hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma where his wife Gloria, daughter Valerie and son Josh were with him.

Joe suffered a stroke shortly after the finals of the NCAA national wrestling championships in St. Louis and was taken to Barnes Jewish Hospital, where he made what doctors called an amazing recovery.  He was transported by ambulance to St. Francis in Tulsa, shortly after which he suffered two heart attacks and was taken to the intensive care unit.  After what doctors there also called another amazing recovery, he was transferred out of intensive care.  He then suffered a second stroke, from which he seemed to have recovered early on the 3rd, only to succumb just before the sun rose at 6:00 AM on Thursday morning the 4th of April.
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Funeral arrangements have been made that include a viewing and service in Tulsa on Saturday, 7 April 2012, after which his remains will be cremated.  His ashes will be put to final rest on 14 May 2012 at the U.S. Naval academy, near several of his close fiends and classmates.  There will be a service prior to the ceremony at the Naval Academy Chapel where Joe and Gloria Henson were married 68 years ago on 9 June 1944

In Lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions be made to the Native American Sports Foundation (NASF), which Joe founded to promote Olympic sport opportunities for American Indians and which will be establishing an award in his name.

Memorial details are set forth below.

CONTACTS:

Gloria HENSON (918) 477-7756 buzhenson@yahoo.com
Jeff HENSON (210) 379-9102 jhenson@satx.rr.com			
Valerie Henson COLEMAN (713) 560-4009 valhc@yahoo.com
Josh HENSON (703) 609-5928 Henson9999@gmail.com

SATURDAY 7 APRIL 2012 – Tulsa, Oklahoma

SCHEDULE:

Open casket viewing - 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon, Moore Funeral Home
Funeral Service	- 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM, Moore Funeral Home
Reception - 3:00 PM -  5:00 PM, Moore Funeral Home

Moore Funeral Home, 9350 East 51st Street, Tulsa Oklahoma 74145  
TEL: (918) 663-2233  Director:  Elaine Moore

NOTES:

1. United Airlines offers discounted  “bereavement” fares if you provide the information above.  Destination:  Tulsa International Airport (TUL).

2. We will be able to accommodate some family and friends.  For those who prefer, the Hyatt Place Hotel nearby (4.9 miles from the funeral home), will offer a discounted rate of $89.00 per night to those who reference the Joe Henson funeral.

Hyatt Place Hotel, Tulsa Southern Hills
7037 South Zurich Avenue, Tulsa, Oklahoma74136  TEL:  (918) 491-4010
WEB: www.Hyatt Place.com

MONDAY 14 MAY 2012 – Annapolis Maryland

SCHEDULE:

Memorial Ceremony, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM - Naval Academy Chapel (Upstairs)
Interment of ashes, Columbarium, U.S.N.A. Cemetery
Reception - 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM - U.S.N.A. Officers Club

United States Naval Academy, 121 Blake Road, Annapolis MD  21402  
WEB:  www.usna.edu

NOTES: 

1. There are three airports that serve the U.S. Naval Academy: 
a. Dulles (IAD), in Virginia near son Josh
b. Reagan National (DCA) also in Virginia near son Josh 
c. Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) in Maryland. 
 
2. Some family can be accommodated with Josh and his in-laws.  A List of hotels in Annapolis and in Virginia near Josh is being prepared.

3. Directions to the Naval Academy Chapel are set forth below.

DIRECTIONS TO THE USNA CHAPEL THROUGH GATE 8

Everyone over the age of 16 must have an up to dated valid photo ID
       
1. Take Route 50 East towards the Bay Bridge.

2. Take exit #24.  Route 70 Rowe Blvd/Bestgate Road/Annapolis. Bear right.  This will put you on Rowe Blvd.  The Maryland State House will be in front of you.

3. Turn left at second light.  This is Taylor Avenue.

4. Go through blinking light at the firehouse.  Road comes to a stop sign, but you will not stop.  As you bear right and get in left lane.

5. Go through the light at King George Street.  The next light is Gate 8. Turn right into the Naval Academy.  Mention to the Sentries at the Gate you are attending the service of (give name of deceased).  This name acts as your password to get you in the gate.  (This is subject to change with the threat condition)

6. Proceed down Bowyer Road, which becomes Decatur Road on the other side of the bridge.   Cross over the bridge at College Creek.  Continue down past the parade field until you come to the Stop sign at the end of the road.  Turn right.  About 20 feet, you will turn left onto Blake Road.  The Chapel is on your right.  Continue down to the end of Blake Road and turn around in the circle.  Come back up Blake Road and you’ll find reserved parking for family & guests.  There will also be reserved parking on Buchanan Road across from the Superintendent’s Quarters.  Go down to the intersection at Porter Road to u-turn and park along Buchanan Road.

7. Handicap parking will be in front of the Administration Building to the right of the Chapel when looking at the Chapel entrance.  Wheelchairs must enter through the Crypt (John Paul Jones crypt).  Proceed to the front steps of the Admin Building, turn left and go down the ramp into the crypt.  Go through the outer doors and turn left at the next door; there you will find the elevator….if you go through the inner glass doors into the crypt you went too far for the elevator to Main Chapel. 

8. If accessing St. Andrew’s Chapel in a wheelchair, continue through the glass doors; bear left and you’ll find a door to the lift, which will take one in their chair down the 4 stairs into St. Andrew’s chapel.