William C. Henson

Mr. William C. "Billy" Henson, 76, of Blairsville, Ga., died Friday, September 21, 2007 at his residence.

Mr. Henson was born Thursday, December 18, 1930 in Union County, Ga., to the late Boyd Henson and the late Gertrude Hemphill Henson. He was a member and a Deacon of Liberty Baptist Church and was preceded in death by sisters, Opal Henson, Fannie Owenby and Delores Knight; and brothers, John, Derwood and Jimmy Henson.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Deyton Henson of Blairsville; daughters and sons-inlaw, Rita and Harold Killian of Foley, Ala., Patsy Plott of Blairsville, Angie and Junior Arrant of Blairsville, Leslie and Jason Hughes of Blairsville, Melissa and Eric Collins of Blairsville; son, Larry Henson of Blairsville; brother, Bobby Henson of Blairsville; sister, Sue Stephens of Blairsville; grandchildren, Jody Killian, Alicia Franklin, Lauren Padgett, Nora Milam, Jeremiah Plott, Will Arrant, Hannah Hughes, Hunter Hughes, Chandler Collins and Ansley Collins; 7 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews,

and many other family and

friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 4 p.m. from the Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Brent Chatham, Rev. Guy Bradley and Rev. David Atkins officiating. Music was provided by Liberty Baptist Church Choir. Interment was in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jody Killian, Jeremiah Plott, Will Arrant, Nemo Milam, Greg Franklin and Hunter Hughes.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations may be made to Liberty Baptist Church Building Fund or The Gideons.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.