Samuel Jackson Henson, 78, of Letcher County, formerly of Nicholasville, KY passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023.  Born February 22, 1945, he was the son of the late Luther Henson and Anna Gibson Cochran.

Jack worked for over 30 years at Runtz Meats.  He was known in the mountains as "Ginseng Jack", a buyer of ginseng.  He loved his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his daughters, Anna Marie Cornett of Georgetown and Patricia Michelle Henson of Lexington; sisters, Joan (Jimmy) Caudill of Richmond and Carolyn Stratton of Hustonville; 7 grandchildren:  Geneva Gough, Anthony (Jama) Cornett, Brynna Souels, Khloe Merritt, Alyssa Henson, Elaijah Henson, and Brycen Merritt; and great grandchildren, Malachi and Armani "Baby Touche".

Visitation is 11am-1pm, Thursday at W.L. Pruitt Funeral Home with Allen Caudill officiating. Funeral Service will follow at 1pm.  Burial will be at Hustonville Cemetery with Wess Hogg officiating.  A Guestbook is available at www.wlpruitt.com