Tuesday, August 20, 2024 1:02 pm

Mack Henson, age 92, of Ellenboro, passed away, Saturday, August 10, 2024.

Mack was born 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 42 years. Mack also served as the Fire Chief and was on the rescue squad of the Cliffside Fire Department.

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 70 years, Sadie Ruth Henson; son, Mitch Henson (Brenda) of Chesnee, SC; daughter, Kay Searcy (Mike) of Forest City; granddaughters, Kelly Henson and Kim Henson; two great-granddaughters and a host of nieces and nephews.

A graveside service was held August 13 at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Ernie Cole officiating.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.