Thursday, February 8, 2018 8:05 am

Hoyle Henson, age 67, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018.

Born May 12, 1950 in Rutherford County, he was a son of the late Luther Henson and Jessie Rice Henson. Hoyle was an avid NASCAR fan.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Dale Henson, Douglas Henson; four sisters, Mary Ann Burgess, Andrea Tucker, Linda Sue Reid and Vivian Blanton.

Those left to cherish his memory include his eight children, Crystal Craig, Jackie Smart, Shannon Henson, Phillip Henson, Chasity Brooks, Christopher Mullinax, Brad Hames, and Jamie Henson; and two brothers, Steve Henson and Randy Henson. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral service was conducted at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Rev Scott Moneyham officiated.

Memorial donations are respectfully requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.