***Please Note: Funeral Services and Graveside Interment have been postponed to Monday, February 2nd, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home. Please view below for the updated service information***

Charles Philip Henderson, age 76, of Ellijay, passed away on January 27, 2026 at Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga. Born in 1949 to the late Roscoe and Linda Henderson. In his fulfilling life, Philip proudly served his community for 53 years as a firefighter. He gained his first-class firefighter degree in 1973 and gave 40 years to Bent Tree Public Safety.

In addition to his parents, Philip is preceded in death by his daughter, Shirly Hensley; sons Donald Hensley and Gary Hensley, along with his sister, Connie (Tommy) Wehunt.

Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Ethel Marie Newton Henderson; son, Michael Hensley; grandchildren, Misty (Michael) Williams, Jesse (Angie) Hensley, David (Brittany) Hensley, Crystal Hensley, and Amanda Hensley; 10 great-grandchildren, along with several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Funeral Services to honor the life of Mr. Henderson will be held on Monday, February 2nd, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with Rev. Glenn Arnold officiating. Vocals will be song by Mrs. Teresa Chastain. Burial will follow at Berean Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, January 30th, 2026 and again on Monday, February 2nd, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until the service hour of 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Arrangements entrusted to Bernhardt Funeral Home, Ellijay, GA.