William Sidney Henderson

William Sidney Henderson obituary, Summerville, GA

William Sidney Henderson

William Henderson Obituary

Visit the Coffman Funeral Home & Crematory - Summerville website to view the full obituary.

Mr. William Sidney Henderson, age 85 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, February 6, 2026 in a Rome hospital.

A native of Summerville, Georgia, Mr. Henderson was born August 18, 1940, son of the late Elisha John Paul Henderson and Cecil Annie Gaylor Henderson. He was a member of the Pennville Church of Christ and was retired from Beaulieu, where he was employed as a plant manager. Mr. Henderson was an avid animal lover, having several cats and dogs. He was an absolute handyman, enjoyed yard work, woodworking, watching Westerns and eating at the Menlo Restaurant.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Henderson was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Faye Henderson; grandson, Nicholas Simpson; sisters, Josephine Ratliff and Joan Ratliff; and a brother, Johnny Henderson.

Mr. Henderson is survived by sons, Nathan Henderson, Terry Hampton, Marty Hampton, Rodney Henderson and Russell Henderson; daughters, Rita Brooks-Sussman, Beverly Simpson, Kim Hurley, Tina Maynard, Kelly Yarbrough and Cindy Broyles; brother, Greg Henderson; sisters, Edna Cavin and Ann Strawn; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

In accordance with Mr. Henderson’s wishes, he will be cremated and there are no plans for a memorial service at this time.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. William Sidney Henderson. Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Coffman Funeral Home & Crematory - Summerville

12855 Highway 27, Summerville, GA 30747-5897

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