Larry Dean Henson, 78, died at 3:09 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 2024 at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton, IL. Born March 2, 1946 in Adrian, IL, he was the son of Eukely E. and Retta Faye (King) Henson. Mr. Henson served in the U.S. Army and worked as a laborer. He was a lover of Illinois basketball and the Green Bay Packers his whole life. Anyone who really knew him, knew him as "Diz" (Dizzy Dean). A nickname he earned for being a great baseball player that held the school record for many years and for having the highest batting average. Surviving are two children, Chrissy Linenfelser (Ron) of Godfrey and Lonnie Dean Henson of St. Louis, MO, one grandchild, Chance Linenfelser, two brothers, Leroy Henson (Patty) and Harold Henson (Vickey). Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at the Thornber Cemetery in Powellton, IL. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com