William Lee Henson Jr.

William Lee “Bill” Henson Jr., of Marriottsville, MD passed away peacefully Tuesday March 17, 2015 at the age of 64. Bill was born on October 28, 1950 in Detroit, MI to William Lee and Zephyr Marie Frady Henson. He was preceded in death by his sister Madge Kirchner and is survived by his sisters and brother-in-law, Barbara Crews of Detroit MI, Patsy and John McDermott of Stephens City, VA, Marie Henson of Columbus, OH and many loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill retired from Verizon after 32 years and served in the U.S. Navy. Although born in Detroit, Bill was raised in Waynesville, NC where he developed his love for the Smoky Mountains and his passion for camping and fly fishing. Bill’s sisters wish to extend their sincere gratitude and thanks to Walter Henson and Jerry McCall for their support and care during Bill’s illness. His family will receive friends on Friday, March 27 from 6-8 p.m. at Garrett Funeral Home, 460 North Main St., Waynesville, NC where his funeral will be held on Saturday at 3 p.m. Burial will follow at the Cullowhee Baptist Church Cemetery.