Mack Henson

Mack Henson, age 92, of Ellenboro, passed away, Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Mack was born Friday, March 11, 1932 in Rutherford County to the late James Henson and Sarah Dyer Henson. He worked as a truck driver and as the train engineer for Cliffside Railroad and Cone Mills for forty-two years. Mack also served as the Fire Chief and was on the rescue squad of the Cliffside Fire Department for many years. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, fishing and gardening.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Bobby and Junior Henson and sisters, Hazel Francis and Martha Shew.

Those left to treasure his memory include his wife of seventy years, Sadie Ruth Henson; son, Mitch Henson (Brenda) of Chesnee, SC; daughter, Kay Searcy (Mike) of Forest City; granddaughters, Kelly Henson and Kim Henson; great-granddaughters, Adriana Henson and Averi Henson and a host of nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, August 13th at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with Reverend Ernie Cole officiating.