Billy Ray Henson

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Billy Ray Henson

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Billy Henson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Britton Funeral Home on Mar. 29, 2026.
Billy Ray Henson, 70, of Manchester, KY, passed away Thursday, March 26th at the Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset.

Billy Ray was born in Manchester, KY, on December 6th, 1955, a son of the late Vernon and Gladys Henson.

Billy Ray is survived by his wife, Gladys Stewart Henson of Manchester.

He is also survived by his children: Eddie Ray Henson (Melinda) and Amanda Smith Wagers both of Manchester; by his sister Shirley Joyce Henson Combs of Hyden; as well as 5 grandchildren: Landan Henson, Raelynn Smith, Addileigh Smith, and Ryleigh Wagers; and 14 other brothers and sisters.

In addition to his parents, Billy Ray is also preceded in death by his grandchild: Paisleigh Wagers. As well as his siblings: Louise Bryant, Debbie Henson, Herbert "Whitey" Henson.

Services for Billy Ray will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 1st, at Britton Funeral Home, with Barry Hubbard and Keith Hacker officiating. Burial will follow in the Henson Gibson Cemetery in Manchester.

Visitation for Billy Ray will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 31st at Britton Funeral Home.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

31

Visitation

6:00 p.m.

Britton Funeral Home

27 Old US 421, Manchester, KY 40962

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Apr

1

Service

2:00 p.m.

Britton Funeral Home

27 Old US 421, Manchester, KY 40962

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

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Britton Funeral Home

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.