James Austin Henson's Obituary
James Austin Henson, 89, of Albemarle, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Spring Arbor Assisted Living in Albemarle.
Born in Rutherford County, North Carolina, Jim was the son of the late Justice James Henson and Ina Holland Henson.
Jim attended Mars Hill College and North Carolina State University, where he graduated with honors in 1959, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Textiles. Following his graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army serving at Fort Jackson and Germany. Jim spent the majority of his professional career with Collins & Aikman Corporation in Albemarle. Jim was a longtime member of First Baptist Church of Albemarle, where he valued fellowship and service.
Jim is survived by his devoted wife, Linda Hoyle Henson; two sons, Jeff Henson (Linn) of Greenville, North Carolina, and Jonathan Henson (Ginan) of Moorpark, California; five grandchildren; and one brother, Ron Henson of West Palm Beach, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, February 13, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Albemarle with Rev. Dr. Kendall Cameron officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30 until 11 AM at First Baptist Church of Albemarle prior to the service
Donations can be made to the First Baptist Church of Albemarle, St Judes Children’s Research Hospital, or Tillery Compassionate Care.
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