Clem Henry

Franklin, NC/ Highlands, NC - Clem Henry of Sassafras Gap Rd., Highlands went home to be with His Lord on Sunday, September 12, 2010. He was married to Linda Smith Henry. He had one step-daughter Shannon (Eugene) Shuler. He was Pops to two precious grandchildren Brittany and Seth Shuler - they were the delight of his life.

He leaves two brothers Eddie (Doris) Henry and Micki (Betty) Henry both of Highlands; two sisters Betty Butts of Highlands and Helen (Zane) Talley of Anderson. He was predeceased by his Dad and Mom, Ed and Alma Henry of Highlands; a sister, Jane Henry Edems of Pickens, SC. He was a proud uncle to many nieces and great nieces, nephews and great nephews.

He was a graduate of Highlands High School and Lakeland Florida Forestry School. He worked for US Forest Service and Macon County Sheriff’s Dept. for many years and was a retired caretaker for Westbrook Farms. He was a member of Blue Ridge Lodge 435 AF & AM; loved old cars and trucks and singing.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 16, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Highlands First Baptist Church with Rev. Andy Cloer and Rev. Hugh Westbrook officiating. Burial will be in Clear Creek Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tim Hunter, Josh Talley, Bill Smith, Kevin Henry, Eugene Shuler and Steven Foster. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Highlands First Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lewis Rathbun Wellness Center, 121 Sherwood Rd., Asheville, NC 28803.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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