Jake Henson

Jake Henson, age 93 of Burnsville, passed away Tuesday, January 26th, 2021 at his home. A native of Madison County, he was a son of the late Oscar and Zonia Bowditch Henson. He was also preceded in death by sons, Willie and Shane Henson; brothers: Joshua Henson, Grover Henson and Frank Henson; and sisters: Lucille Turner and Elizabeth Boyd.

Jake was a skilled brick mason and farmer; he also was a proud World War II Navy Veteran.

He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Violet Henson of Burnsville; daughters: Jeanette Henson and Rev. Cathy Henson of Asheville, Wilma Henson and Vicky Young of Burnsville; sons: Walter and Melvin Henson; sister, Freda Marie Young of Burnsville; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren as well numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial Services will be held Sunday, April 25th at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. The family will receive friends and loved ones an hour prior to service time.

Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home is respectfully serving the Henson family.

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