Curtis Henry

Mr. Curtis Henry, affectionately known by the grandchildren as “PaPa”, the son of Benjamin Clavon and Lizzie Mae Henry, was born June 1, 1952, in Lee County. He was raised with steadfast love and guidance by his grandmother Mariah D. English, and Aunt Della (Heatly) McLeod, whose strength, faith, integrity, and sacrifice helped shape the man he became. Mr. Curtis Henry attended the public schools of Lee County and graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1970. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Morris College in 1974 and pursued his master’s degree at the University of South Carolina. He began teaching English at Mt. Pleasant High School and later taught special Education in Bishopville, SC. He retired after completing 26 years of education in Lee County. He then taught for 1 year in Florida and, after returning, worked at Sumter Disability & Special Needs. In the latter part of his career, he worked several other jobs until complete retirement. He also served on the town council from 1974-1978 and as the Deputy Mayor of the Town of Lynchburg, SC from 1984-1988. At an early age, he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Savior and was a devoted member of Green Bay Baptist Church. He served as the superintendent of Sunday School, Director of Vocational Bible School, and was a member of the Pastor’s Aide. Curtis loved fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, and watching sports. He was an avid South Carolina Gamecocks and Carolina Panthers fan. He was known to be one of the smartest, yet most humble and quiet spoken of all. His sweet spirit will be remembered by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Lizzie Mae Henry and Benjamin Clavon, brothers, William James Henry and Joe Henry. He was united in holy matrimony to Marilyn Evans Henry on July 16, 1999, but they shared 39 years of love and companionship. Additionally, he leaves behind to cherish his loving memories his children: Beverly (Leonard) Clark of Baltimore, MD, Curtis (Kesha) Williams of Charlotte, NC, Regina (Eric) Shipman of Canton, OH, Curtis (Adeiye) Henry of Denver, CO, stepson Lionel Evans of the home, Jennifer (Cheveron) Scott, and Deon (Sophia) Evans both of Florence, SC; a special daughter Sharon Henry of Baltimore, MD; 15 grandkids: Crystal, Marty, La’Jayah, Michael, Kaydence, Aiden, Chidi, Ava, Avery, Cheveron II, Vontae, Curtessa, Samya, Shacaree, and DeeDee; a host of sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, great grandkids, other relatives, church family, and friends.

Curtis Henry

February 18, 2026