J. L. Henry

Franklin, NC - J. L. Henry, age 71, of Franklin, NC, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2010, in a Sylva Nursing Home. He was a native of Macon County, the son of Bernice Smith Henry of Franklin, NC, and the late Roy "Nick" Henry. He was a Science Teacher and Basketball Coach at Piedmont College for several years and had taught school at Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School and Macon County Schools. He also had worked for Burrell Motor Company for several years. He coached several Little League Basketball Teams in Macon County. He was a Baptist by faith.

He is survived by his sister, Lucy Pickens and husband Charles of Franklin, NC; three nieces and four nephews and several great-nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Don Henry and Ray Henry and a niece, Jana Byrd.

Graveside services will be held Sunday, March 14th at 3:00pm at Woodlawn Cemetery, with Rev. David Powell officiating. The family will receive friends, one hour prior to the service at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.