Obituary for Charles Edward Henson “In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years”. Abraham Lincoln On Friday, June 22, 2018, our loving, devoted father and papaw, Charles Edward Henson, age 75, of Elizabethton, went home to be meet his Lord and Savior from the Johnson City Medical Center with his family by his side, following a brief illness.
Charles was born in Elizabethton to the late John and Ira Vines Henson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife and love of his life, Peggy Trivette Henson in 2009; a brother, Harrell Henson; and a sister, Geraldine Henson Stewart. Charles retired from the twisting unit at North American Rayon Corporation and was a member of Piney Grove Church of Christ in the Poga Community of Butler, but attended First Christian Church of Elizabethton.
Charles was affectionately known as the “lawn mower man” and was renowned for his ability to repair small engine machinery. He enjoyed browsing at the flea market and traveling, but his greatest joy was his family. Charles was, before anything, a devoted family man.
Those left to cherish his many special memories include his daughter, Shelia Irvine and husband Jeff, of Johnson City; his very special grandson, Justin Loudermilk, of Johnson City; two sisters, Marquitta Greene and husband J.M., of Flat Springs, NC and Janice Bernita Grindstaff and husband Luther, of Elizabethton; a brother-in-law, Richard Brush, of Morristown; a sister-in-law, Donnis Trivette, of Butler; a half-sister, Willa Jean Ward; several nieces and nephews, Lisa Brush, Heather Hawkins and husband John, Marsha Roark, April Tunyavongs, Bill Ward, Mike Greene, Todd Trivette, Eric Trivette, Eddie Grindstaff, and John Grindstaff. Also, his beloved cat “Squeaky” and his chosen family, Judy Ashworth, Brenda Persinger, Steve Hilman, Floyd and Oma Lee Lambert. A service to honor the life of Charles Edward Henson will be conducted at 5:30 PM on Sunday, June 24, 2018 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Steve Hilman and Mr. Dean Estep, minister, officiating.
Music will be provided by Rhodyjane Meadows. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 5:30 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday or at the residence of his daughter, 2138 Carroll Creek Road, Johnson City, TN at other times. The graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Happy Valley Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be John Hawkins, Jim Dobbins, Frank Quintero, Donivan Grindstaff, and Bill Ward. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Brush, Floyd Lambert, Luther Grindstaff and J.M. Greene. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton at 1:15 PM on Monday, to go in procession.
Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers, may make donations to the American Cancer Society, 861 Weisgarber Road, Knoxville, TN 37909. Online condolences may be shared with the family on our website, www. tetrickfuneralhome.com Mr. Henson and his family are in the care of Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton.
Office 423-542-2232, service information line, 423-543-4917. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Charles Edward Henson please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Visitation 2018 JUN 24.
04:00 PM – 05:30 PM Tetrick Funeral Home – Elizabethton 211 North Riverside Drive Elizabethton, TN, US, 37644 email@tetrickfuneralhome.com Order Flowers for the Visitation Guaranteed delivery before Charles’ Visitation begins. Celebration of Life 2018 JUN 24. 05:30 PM Tetrick Funeral Home – Elizabethton 211 North Riverside Drive Elizabethton, TN, US, 37644 email@tetrickfuneralhome.com Order Flowers for the Celebration of Life Service Guaranteed delivery before Charles’ Celebration of Life Service begins.
Interment 2018 JUN 25. 02:00 PM Happy Valley Memorial Park 2708 Elizabethton Hwy. Johnson City, TN, US, 37601 Order Flowers for the Interment Guaranteed delivery before Charles’ Interment begins.
Cemetery Details Happy Valley Memorial Park 2708 Elizabethton Hwy.
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