George Rosco Henderson

May 14, 1929 – December 17, 2018

Mr. George Rosco Henderson age 89 of Henderson Rd. Young Harris passed away peacefully on Monday December 17, 2018 in the Union County Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family following an extended illness. Mr. Henderson was born on May 14, 1929 in Marietta, GA., the son of the late Howard Henderson and the late Lorey Lee Henderson. George was a lifelong resident of Towns and Union Counties. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean Brown Henderson in 1996, five brothers, Bass, Birl, Bob, Jim and Lloyd Henderson, and a son, George Steven Henderson. Mr. Henderson was a member and served as Deacon for over ten years at Many Forks Baptist Church.

Surviving Mr. Henderson are two daughters and sons in law, Loretta and Dink Garrett of Blairsville, Linda and Barry Young of Blairsville, one son and daughter in law, Greg and Ginny Henderson of Cumming, GA., six grandchildren, Cindy Young (John Bumgarner), Cody Garrett, Daniel and Bridgette Young, Katie Young, Blake Henderson and Caleb Henderson, many nieces, nephews, cousins, many other relatives and friends also survive.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday December 19, 2018 at 11:00 am from the Mountain View Chapel with Rev. R.L. Martin, Rev. Daniel Young  officiating. Special music will be presented by Jaron Whitmore and Katie Young. The following gentleman will serve as pallbearers, Blake Henderson, Cody Garrett, Barry Young, Dink Garrett, Ron Bradburn and Scott Lockaby. Flowers are accepted or if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Many Forks Baptist Church Cemetery Fund in memory of Mr. Henderson. Interment will follow in the Many Forks Cemetery where he will rest next to his beloved wife Betty Jean. The family will meet with friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6-9:00 pm.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville is in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com