William Henshaw

Reverend William Earl Henshaw, 92, of Bainbridge, GA, passed away Friday, September 16, 2016 at Presbyterian Home in Quitman, GA. A private graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at New Fountainhead Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Marty Brock officiating. Online visitors may sign the guest register at www.iveyfuneral.com . Memorial donations may be made to: New Fountainhead Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Cemetery Fund, P. O. Box 655, Bainbridge, GA 39818.William Earl Henshaw was born January 16, 1924 in St. Louis, MO, the son of William Hugh Henshaw and Mary N. Brewer Henshaw. He earned a Masters of Divinity from Anderson College. Reverend Henshaw was a US Navy Veteran of World War II having served his country during the Normandy Invasion. He was active in our community for many years as a minister, school teacher, and later as an IRS Tax Volunteer at the Southwest Georgia Regional Library. Reverend Henshaw enjoyed worshiping with many local congregations upon his retirement from ministry. Survivors include his son, Mike Henshaw, and six grandchildren. Rev. Henshaw was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Hamlin Henshaw; his son, Ricky Henshaw; and four siblings.