Deacon Willie

James Henley

Deacon Willie James Henley was born on October 14, 1937, to the late Mr. Gideon Henley, Sr., and Mrs. Ollie Mae Henley. He joined the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, accepting Christ at an early age. He faithfully served in the Church doing whatever he could, until his health decline. He was ordained as a Deacon, Trustee, and a faithful Usher in the Church. He served as an an Officer in the Middle Georgia usher Association.

For years, he drove the school bus for the Griffin Spalding County School System. After retiring from driving the bus, he worked as a Custodian in the school system until his retirement.

On Thursday, January 4, 2024, Deacon Willie James Henley departed his earthly home. His presence, singing of hymns, and his smiling face will truly be missed. He was preceded in death by Wiley Henley, Cherry Henley, Daisy Mae Henley, Willie Hugh Spear and his grandparents.

Deacon Willie James Henley leaves to mourn his loving memories his sisters, Patricia Henley, and Vivian Henley; brothers, Jimmy Lee (Mary) Spear, Clarence (Rebecca) Henley, Jerry Lewis Henley, Peter Henley, Jeffrey Henley, Gideon Henley, and Glynn Spear. He also leaves a hot of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends that will miss him dearly.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Pastor Kay Crawford will Officiate and Pastor Claude Franklin is the Eulogist.

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