Obituary of Terry Cheney Henson

AIKEN, SC—Terry Cheney Henson, age 67, entered into rest peacefully at his home on Sunday, November 18, 2018.

Terry was born November 27, 1950 in Atlanta, GA to the late Louis and Bettyann Cochran Henson. He has been a resident of Aiken, SC for the past five years, having formerly lived in Asheville, NC. He proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He received his bachelor’s degree in Finance and spent his career in real estate for twenty years. He was an excellent photographer and had a quick wit. Additionally, he was a pilot and enjoyed flying his own aircraft. Terry was a member of Millbrook Baptist Church where he sang in the choir.

Terry is survived by his beloved and dedicated wife, Patricia Henson; two sons, Matthew Morgan Henson (Stephanie) and John Michael “Jrock” Henson (Kate); a stepson, John Hornsby (Anilia); grandchildren, Liam Henson, Farris Henson, Emerson Hornsby, Anjali Hornsby; a brother, Mike Henson (Wilma); a nephew, Reese Henson (Katie); and his service dog Beau.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 AM January 5, 2019 at Millbrook Baptist Church with Rev. Bill Howard officiating. Interment will be in Ft. Jackson National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to The Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington DC 20090. 

The Historic George Funeral Home, 211 Park Ave., SW, Aiken, SC 29801 (803.649.6234), has charge of arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy for the Henson family may be left by visiting www.georgefuneralhomes.com