Carl Clinton Henson, Sr.

Carl Clinton Henson, Sr., age 88 of Mt. Airy, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.

Born in Murphy, North Carolina on February 05, 1931, he was a son of the late Zeb & Freda Bell Edwards Henson. Mr. Henson served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was retired from Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson) with many years of dedicated service. Mr. Henson enjoyed woodworking, traveling to the mountains, flea marketing, gardening, and yard working. He was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by several brothers and one sister.

Survivors include his loving wife, Lucille Hefner Henson of Mt. Airy, GA; children, Carl Clinton Henson, Jr. of Demorest, GA; Billy Ray Henson, Sr. of Mt. Airy, GA; Wanda Sue Berrong of Cleveland, GA; Gary Lee Henson of Mt. Airy, GA; Jacky Lynn Henson of Alto, GA; step-children, Teresa Hefner Colbert of Cornelia, GA; Pam Hefner Owen of Mt. Airy, GA; Dale Hefner of Mooresville, NC; brother, Hoke Henson of Murphy, NC; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives, & friends.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2019 from the Hillside Memorial Chapel with Rev. Larry Ryals & Rev. Bill Trotter officiating. Interment will follow in the Welcome Home Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday.

An online guest book is available at www.hillsidememorialchapel.com

Arrangements by Hillside Memorial Chapel, Clarkesville, Georgia (706) 754-6256

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