Born on November 2, 1940 in Wadley, GA, Dr. Henson was the son of the late Thomas Veal and Carolyn Bradley Henson. He attended the University of Georgia and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from Emory University in 1964. Dr. Henson served in the United States Navy Dental Corps for two years after graduation and practiced dentistry in Athens from 1967 to 2017.
Dr. Henson was passionate about his life's work in dentistry. Governor Zell Miller placed him on the Georgia Board of Dentistry in 1994 in which he served five years. Dr. Henson was president of the Clarke County Dental Society for two years; served two terms with the Eastern District Dental Society and five years on the Georgia Board of Dental Examiners. He was a Fellow of the American College of Dentistry, Fellow of the Georgia Dental Association and Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, member of the Georgia Academy of Dental Practices and a graduate of the prestigious L. D. Pankey Institute.
Dr. Henson was an avid golfer and loved the Georgia Bulldogs. His four children and three grandchildren were the light of his life. His outstanding kindness and gentle nature made him an exceptional father and grandfather. Throughout his life, he emphasized humility and integrity, which, in addition to his wonderful sense of humor and optimism, made him beloved by his family, friends, and patients.
Dr. Henson was a devoted member of the Athens First United Methodist Church where he was a member of the Tuck Class. Dr. Henson was also a member of the Athens Chamber of Commerce, Kiwanis Club of Athens, Touchdown Club of Athens, and Athens Country Club.
Dr. Henson is survived by daughters Julie Henson Evans, Dana Henson Buchanan and husband Reid, and Allie Henson; grandchildren, Parker Harrison Evans, Thomas Daniel Evans and Collins Reid Buchanan; sister, Dorothy Ann Henson Bachman and husband Richard L. of Gainesville; brothers, Dr. Daniel Mark Henson and wife Lynn of Gainesville and Dr. John Taylor Henson and wife Margaret of Gainesville; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Jeffrey Taylor Henson and his brother Dr. Douglas Coile Henson Sr.
Funeral services will be held at the Athens First United Methodist Church on Friday, November 9th at 2pm. The family will receive friends immediately following the services in the John Wesley Parlor.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Athens Nurses Clinic, 240 North Avenue, Athens, GA 30601.
Bernstein Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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