Clarence E. Henson, Jr.

Clarence E. Henson Jr. was born to the late Margaret Henson-Edwards and the late Clarence Henson Sr. on August 5, 1934 in Baltimore, Maryland. He departed this life on March 18, 2015 after a lengthy illness. “Sonny” as he was affectionately known by family and friends, received his educatin in the Baltimore City Public School System. He graduated from Essex Community College, where he received his Doctorate Degree, and he then went on to teach Photograpy at the Baltimore Community College of Maryland. He was a member of “Ray of Hope Baptist Church”, Parkside Drive. Sonny worked as a security officer in the Baltimore City area. He was also a popular DJ and singer at the well known Arch Social Lounge during the 70's era. In 1952, Clarence married Susie Connon. He later married Salllie Joanna Henson in 1962. Clarence E. Henson Jr. leaves to cherish in fond memories, his devoted wife of 22 years, Hilda Henson. Sonny had a great eye for photograpy and was a master at the technique. You could see him around town taking pictures of different events that occurred......even a few crime scenes. He always had his camera ready. He also opened his own Photography company in downtown Baltimore known as “ Henson's Photography Service”. Sonny loved dancing and having fun with his family and BOY he was a big prankster.....last year at one of the family gatherings he was walking around with these dark sunshades on in the house and just looking at everyone smiling and when asked why he needed the shades on in the house, he finally confessed that the shades had a tiny camera on the frame, so he had videotaped the whole gathering. Such a character he was. In addition to his wife Hilda, Sonny leaves to cherish his memory: eight children, Yvonne Henson, Clayton Sterling, Deborah Bogues, Sabrina Henson, Karen Henson-Newsome, Terrie Henson, Valorie Henson-Robinson, Clarence E. Henson III and one stepson, Robert Johnson; thirteen grandchildren, Angela, Shanaya, Chad, Adrian, Antionette, Candice, Brandy, Clarence IV, Chelsia, Sharonda, Antonio, Nicole and Haleema; sixteen great-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; brother, James Henson; two sisters-in-law, Lorraine Henson and Beverly Pryor; aunt, Lillian Allen; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Vivian Henson-Edwards and Hilda Henson-Purnell; two grandchildren, Nya N. Jones and Tavon Walker.

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Clarence E. Henson, Jr.

August 5, 1934 - March 18, 2015