Ralph Henson, 89, of Carlisle, OH; went home to be with the Lord September 14, 2026. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, brother, and friend.

Ralph was born in Portsmouth, OH July 14, 1937 to the late Homer and Esther (Kasee) Henson. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1959 to 1962. After his military service, he began a long and dedicated career with General Motors Inland Division from where he eventually retired. Ralph was a faithful member of Towne Boulevard Church of God in Middletown, OH.

Ralph is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years Donna Jean (Simpson); children Kim McGinnis, Doug (Patty) Henson and Kathy Henson; grandchildren Savannah (Sam) Mullikin, Cara (Corey) Smith, Jeremy (Meghan) Henson, Kyle (Riquel) Henson, Blake (Kelly) Henson, Travis (Bekah) Henson and 16 grandchildren; his sisters Alvena Henson and Fern (Cliff) Erwin and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his brothers Homer Jr (Janice) Henson, and Russell (Edna Mae) Henson and sisters Wanda (Pete) Medley and Wilma Henson.

Visitation will be Saturday September 19 at Anderson Funeral Home 1357 E. 2nd St, Franklin OH from 11am to 1pm. Funeral service will follow at 1pm with burial at Springboro Cemetery with military honors. Pastor Blake Henson, Reverend Jeremy Henson and Reverend Travis Henson officiating.