Charles Franklin Henson Jr

September 13, 1932 - September 14, 2019

Charles Henson Jr., 87 years of age of Dorton passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019 at his residence. He was born September 13, 1932 in Calhoun, Georgia to the late Charles Henson Sr. and Ora McDerris Henson. Charles was retired from Chrysler Motors and was a United States Army Veteran. Besides parents, he was preceded in death by one son; John E. Henson, two brothers; Jerry Henson, JD Henson, one sister; Dimple Cox, one granddaughter; Melissa Blackburn. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 63 years; Georgia Holifield Henson, two sons; Charles D. (Monica) Henson of Lake Havasu, AZ., David K. (Dolly) Henson of Dahlonega, GA., five daughters; Paula (Ralph) Jourdan of North East, MD., Gloria Diane (Bill) Lewis of North East, MD., Mary (James) Tackett of Dorton, Charlene Henson of Dorton, Darlene (Bob) Cable of Dorton, four sisters; Ruth Langston of Franklin, NC., Mary Jo Rossen of Dalton, GA., Ethelyn Fann of Marietta, GA., Peggy Greeson of Resaca, GA., twenty five grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Dorton Old Regular Baptist Church with Carson Wright, James Tackett and others officiating. Burial will follow in the Holifield Cemetery at Dorton. Visitation will be at the Dorton Old Regular Baptist Church after 6:00 PM Monday with services nightly beginning at 7:00 PM