Lensie Wherry Henson

Chester Mr. Lensie Wherry Henson, 95, died Wednesday, December 23, 2020.A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday December 31, 2020 at Evergreen Cemetery with Rev. Earl Ogburn and Rev. Tim Foster officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the graveside. Mr. Henson was born January 6, 1925 in Chester County, SC and was a son of the late William L. Henson and Mattie Garrison Henson. He attended the schools of Chester County and was employed with Bilo as Market Manager for over 30 years and later worked with Lancaster Frozen Food. Mr. Henson was a veteran of the US Army having served during WWII. He loved to garden and raise his own vegetables. He was a member of Orr’s Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Esther Louise Poston Henson; He is survived by one son Steve Henson (Debbie) of Chester, SC; step-son Jerry Burleyson of Murfreesboro, TN; seven grandchildren, Scott Burleyson (Tracy), Blake Burleyson (Amy), John Burleyson (Alina), Jennylyn Roberts (Don), Kelsey Lee (Jake), Christie Williford and Cody McCollum (Megan); thirteen great-grandchildren; numerus nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Agape Hospice, 1639 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732 or to Orr’s Baptist Church 1266 Lancaster Road, Chester, SC 29706. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com