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Charles Henderson Obituary

Charles Philip Henderson, 76, of Ellijay, passed away Jan. 27, 2026, at Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn. Born in 1949 to the late Roscoe and Linda Henderson, in his fulfilling life, he proudly served his community for 53 years as a firefighter. He gained his first-class firefighter degree in 1973 and gave 40 years to Bent Tree Public Safety.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by daughter, Shirly Hensley; sons, Donald Hensley and Gary Hensley; and his sister, Connie (Tommy) Wehunt.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Ethel Marie Newton Henderson; son, Michael Hensley; grandchildren, Misty (Michael) Williams, Jesse (Angie) Hensley, David (Brittany) Hensley, Crystal Hensley and Amanda Hensley; 10 great-grandchildren, along with several nieces, nephews and extended family.

Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with the Rev. Glenn Arnold officiating. Vocals were by Teresa Chastain. Burial followed at Berean Baptist Church Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Bernhardt Funeral Home, Ellijay.

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

Published by Times-Courier from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2026.

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