FRANKLIN - Louie William Henderson, 88, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2020.
Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late Fritz and Charlotte Ledbetter Henderson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Marie Hall Henderson; a brother, F.J. Henderson; and two sisters, Helen Simmons and Catherine Henderson.
He proudly served his country in the Army in Korea. Louie was a cable splicer for the telephone company. He was a member of Philadelphia Church of God. Louie enjoyed gardening and traveling.
Louie is survived by his sons, Jeff Henderson of Franklin and Rick Henderson of Robbinsville; a sister, Mary Jo Henderson of North Wilkesboro; a brother, Jerry Vernon Henderson of Franklin; three granddaughters, Victoria Johnson (Marcus) and Kayla Lignell (Phil) of Utah, and Serena Henderson; a great-grandaughter, Jade Marlee Lignell of Utah; as well as several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held Sunday, March 22 at Union United Methodist Church in Franklin. Pastor Winston Davis officiated.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com.