Wes Henson, aka Captain Dee-Fense, a Baltimore, Maryland native and Ravens true fan, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at the age of 74, leaving her wife, daughters, and loved ones devastated.
Henson, who was with the Ravens since the franchise’s inception, to his recent demise, won the hearts of many with his immense love and support for the team over the decades.
A cancer survivor himself, Henson dedicated his life to inspiring and motivating other Ravens fans, attending charity events, weddings, and birthday parties.
He also visited sick fans in the hospital, providing autographs from players to them and cheering them up.
For his remarkable contribution to the Baltimore community and the Sports field, Wes Henson was inducted into the Ravens Hall of Fame Fan.
Furthermore, the untimely death of Wes Henson has left a profound void in the lives of his family, friends, and loved ones.
His youngest daughter, Chandra Henson Wilson, took to her social media to announce the passing of her beloved father, Wes Henson, and pay tribute to him.
The post reads:
“It’s with a heavy heart and this difficult post that I must say my daddy passed away peacefully on Sunday. My sister Donella Henson Oleston and mother were devastated but he had family by his side.”
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Chandra further added:
“If you knew my dad, then you know he was larger than life and loved life, my mother used to say, ‘you are just like your father,’ and that I am. We miss him so much as does anyone who knew him. He will be in everyone’s hearts.”
Wes Henson was a great husband to his longtime wife and an amazing father to his daughters, Chandra Henson Wilson and Donella Henson Oleston.
While very little information is available about his wife, as she prefers to maintain a low profile, Wes Henson’s daughters are thriving in their respective careers.
Wes Henson’s Daughter, Chandra Wilson, is a Biosafety Scientist
Wes Henson raised both of his daughters, Chandra and Donella, to be successful in their respective fields.
His youngest daughter, Chandra Henson Wilson, excels in her career as a biosafety scientist, boasting over 25 years of experience.
Chandra has been working with MilliporeSigma in Rockville, Maryland, since 2019, where she serves in various positions, including Scientist I and Virology Services Project Specialist.
Prior to that, Chandra worked with BioReliance for nearly 20 years. She joined the company as an Associate Scientist I in General Virology in 2006 and most recently served as a Study Director in Virology Services.
Chandra also served in several other positions at BioReliance, including senior associate scientist in Virology services, Laboratory Supervisor, Associate Scientist III, and Associate Scientist II.
Before BioReliance, Chandra served as a food microbiologist in the Pathogen Laboratory at Nestlé and a quality control and systems cell biologist at ATCC.
She earned her BA in Microbiology and Botany from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2004 and her M.S. in Biotechnology concentration in Biodefense/Biosecurity from the University of Maryland University College in 2010.
Likewise, Wes Henson’s eldest daughter, Donella Henson Oleston, is thriving in her career as a yoga and elementary teacher.
Donella, based in Washington, serves as a yoga teacher at Three Tree Yoga and Healing Arts Center. She has been practicing yoga for over 15 years.
Additionally, Donella served as a kindergarten teacher at Seahurst Elementary School.
In addition to his wife and daughters, Wes Henson is survived by his son-in-laws, grandchildren, siblings, and the entire family.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Late Wes Henson served in the U.S. Navy for 24 years before dedicating his life as a faithful fan of the Baltimore Ravens.
- His family has yet to provide details about his funeral and memorial services.
