Mr. Henry Davis Henderson, age 80, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Sunday evening, December 10, 2023, at his residence.
Mr. Henderson was born in Summerville, GA, on November 16, 1943, a son of the late Luther Davis Henderson and Delsie Bumgarner Henderson. Mr. Henderson lived his early years in Chattooga County before entering the United States military, having served in both the Navy and Air Force. He retired from the Air Force after 34 years of service as a Master Sergeant and was a member of the Brown-Wright Post 12 of the American Legion.
Mr. Henderson was a self-employed general contractor and a member of the Cross View Community Church. He enjoyed fishing, kayaking, and reading history books.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Henderson was preceded in death by wife, Angela Henderson.
Mr. Henderson is survived by his wife, Mildred Jackson Henderson, whom he married May 5, 2018; children, Anthony Henderson (Desni), Marsha Wagner (John), Melissa Smith Henderson, Ginger Norton (Grant), Missy Duncan (Chris), and Tiffany Rose (Brian); brothers, David Patterson (Shelia), Rick Hicks (Tammy), Robert Helton; sisters, Ruby Hawkins, Betty Mahaffey, Charlotte Hawkins (James), Darlene Bearden (Tony), Jimmie Woodard, Patricia Bailey. Eighteen grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild also survives.
Graveside and interment services for Mr. Henderson will be Saturday afternoon, December 16, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in Rose Hill Cemetery with Rev. Danny Echols officiating. The Honor Guard from Brown-Wright Post 12 American Legion will confer military rites.
Mr. Henderson’s family will receive friends at Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home Saturday from 12:00 noon until 1:30 p.m.
Pallbearers will include Rick Hicks, Will Duncan, Grant Norton, Chris Duncan, Jesse Wagner, and Ivan Smith.
Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home & Crematory has charge of the arrangements for Mr. Henry Davis Henderson.
