Man in suit speaks into microphone

Richland Couty's Judge James Henson introduces keynote speaker Justice Judi French during an event on April 17, 2023. 

Credit: Richland Source file photo

MANSFIELD — The family and friends of the late Richland County Common Pleas Judge James D. Henson will host an open house celebrating his extraordinary life on Sunday, June 8.

Henson died on April 13, 2025 after his decades-long career as a Richland County public servant.

Organizers of the event stated that Henson “will be remembered as a great contributor to our community, a church pillar, and a passionate family man.”

The remembrance will take place from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 640 Millsboro Road in Mansfield.