John Paul Henson

John married Ira B. Vines on 30 Dec 1940 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Ira was born on 25 Dec 1912; died on 21 Mar 1982 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Flat Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, , Avery County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - On Friday, June 22, 2018, our loving, devoted father and papaw, Charles Edward Henson, age 75, of Elizabethton, went home to be meet his Lord and Savior from the Johnson City Medical Center with his family by his side, following a brief illness. Charles was born in Elizabethton to the late John and Ira Vines Henson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife and love of his life, Peggy Trivette Henson in 2009; a brother, Harrell Henson; and a sister, Geraldine Henson Stewart.

Charles retired from the twisting unit at North American Rayon Corporation and was a member of Piney Grove Church of Christ in the Poga Community of Butler, but attended First Christian Church of Elizabethton. Charles was affectionately known as the "lawn mower man" and was renowned for his ability to repair small engine machinery. He enjoyed browsing at the flea market and traveling, but his greatest joy was his family. Charles was, before anything, a devoted family man.

Those left to cherish his many special memories include his daughter, Shelia Irvine and husband Jeff, of Johnson City; his very special grandson, Justin Loudermilk, of Johnson City; two sisters, Marquitta Greene and husband J.M., of Flat Springs, NC and Janice Bernita Grindstaff and husband Luther, of Elizabethton; a brother-in-law, Richard Brush, of Morristown; a sister-in-law, Donnis Trivette, of Butler; a half-sister, Willa Jean Ward; several nieces and nephews, Lisa Brush, Heather Hawkins and husband John, Marsha Roark, April Tunyavongs, Bill Ward, Mike Greene, Todd Trivette, Eric Trivette, Eddie Grindstaff, and John Grindstaff. Also, his beloved cat "Squeaky" and his chosen family, Judy Ashworth, Brenda Persinger, Steve Hilman, Floyd and Oma Lee Lambert.

A service to honor the life of Charles Edward Henson will be conducted at 5:30 PM on Sunday, June 24, 2018 in the Chapel of Peace at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton with Pastor Steve Hilman and Mr. Dean Estep, minister, officiating. Music will be provided by Rhodyjane Meadows. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 5:30 PM in the funeral home chapel, prior to the service on Sunday or at the residence of his daughter, 2138 Carroll Creek Road, Johnson City, TN at other times.

The graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 25, 2018 at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be John Hawkins, Jim Dobbins, Frank Quintero, Donivan Grindstaff, and Bill Ward. Honorary pallbearers will be Richard Brush, Floyd Lambert, Luther Grindstaff and J.M. Greene.

Charles married Peggy Roberta Trivette about 1963. Peggy (daughter of Elmer Joseph Trivette and Rena Dugger) was born on 8 Nov 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 28 Dec 2009 in Washintgon County, , , Tennessee; was buried in Happy Valley Memorial Park, , Carter County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Geraldine Stewart, 62, 103 West Locust Street, Johnson City, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 30, 2010, unexpectedly at her residence.

She was the daughter of the late John and Ira Vines Henson and was born in Carter County. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Harrell Henson.

Mrs. Stewart was a graduate Hampton High School. She and her husband were the owners and operators of David's New and Used Merchandise.

She is survived by her husband, David L. Stewart, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Sheila Ward, Fort Walton Beach, FL; a daughter and son-in-law, April and Tony Tunyavongs, Washington, DC; three grandchildren, Emily Ward, Dustin Glover, Nolan Tunyavongs; a brother, Charles E. Henson, Elizabethton; two sisters, Marquetta Greene, Elk Park, NC; Bernita Grindstaff, Elizabethton; a step-son, Bobby Ward, Richmond, KY; a step-daughter, Penny Rice and her husband, Tim, Elizabethton; three step-grandchildren, Kellum, Magan and Lora; a brother-in-law, Sonny Richard Stewart, Erwin, TN; a sister-in-law, Patsy Ann Simpson and her husband, John, Johnson City; and a half-sister, Willa Jean Ward, Boone, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

The funeral service for Mrs. Stewart will be conducted on Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at 7:00 PM in the Tetrick Funeral Home, Chapel of Peace, Elizabethton.

The family will receive friends in the funeral home chapel from 5:00-7:00 PM prior to the service and at the home of a niece, Shelia Loudermilk, 2138 Carroll Creek Road, Johnson City, at other times.

The graveside service and interment will be conducted on Thursday, June 3, 2010, at 10:00 AM at Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Justin Loudermilk, Carroll Glover, John Grindstaff, Sonny Stewart, Dustin Glover and Donivan Grindstaff. Honorary pallbearers will be J.M. Greene, Luther Grindstaff and Teddy Irick.