Wiley Henderson, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away on October 11, 2022, at Gordon Hospice House after a brief illness. Wiley was born February 17, 1933, in Iredell County, N.C., to the late Houston Henderson and Mae Bennett Henderson.
Wiley retired from Builtright Chair Company and was a member of Clear Vision Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Evelyn Roberts Henderson; one son, Wiley Dean Henderson; and three brothers, Marvin, Mull, and Preston Henderson.
Those left to cherish his memory include one son, Jimmy Henderson of Statesville; and one daughter, Diane Moose of Statesville. Also surviving are one sister, Nettie McCoy of Statesville; daughter-in-law, Lori Henderson of Florida; five grandchildren, Chris Henderson, Tami Henderson, Michele Henderson, Kylie Henderson and wife Melanie of Florida, and Carla Henderson of Florida; seven great-grandchildren; and a special friend of the family, Bill Lusher.
A Graveside service will be conducted Friday, October 14, 2022, at 1 p.m. at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Eulogy by Judy Henderson and Steve McCoy.
Memorials may be given to Gordon Hospice House, 2341 Simonton Road, Statesville, NC 28625
Chapman Funeral Home is serving the Henderson Family.
Diane and family: We were so saddened to hear of Wylie’s passing, yet rejoicing that he is home. He was absolutely the sweetest, kindest friend, and our Moose family loved him dearly. I enjoyed singing with him at church. May God comfort all of you in this sad time.
With love and prayers,
Steve and Debra Moose Byers
I was sorry to hear of Wiley’s passing. He was always a gentleman. I worked with him many years at Builtright Chair Co. My condolences to all of his family.
Trudy Peacock