Mr. Leeman Henry, age 72 of Blue Ridge, passed away Thursday, December 30 ^th , 2021 at his residence.

Mr. Henry was born in Fannin County on March 12 ^th , 1949 to the late Bill McCunkey and Dessie Mae Warren. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one great grandchild, Master Jaxson Thomas Henry. He was employed by the Gilmer County Sheriff's Department for many years as a Deputy Sheriff. Mr. Henry was a proud member of the River Hill Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Bain Henry of the home; two sons, Chad Henry of Blue Ridge and Ricky (Tammy) Henry of Blue Ridge; two daughters, Shannon (Kevin) Dye of Blue Ridge and Vicky (Buck) Long of Blue Ridge; 9 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren also survive.

A Private Funeral Service will be held Sunday, January 2 ^nd , 2022 at 1:00 PM from the chapel of Bernhardt Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Hood officiating. Interment will follow in the Yukon Cemetery. Pallbearers include: Tommy Hunter, Ken Petty, Eldridge Harper, Harold Patterson, Jonathan Bane, Dawson Millsaps, and Honorary Eddie O'Neal.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 2nd, 2022 from 11:00-1:00 at the funeral home.

In Lieu of flowers, the family respectfully ask that donations be made to the Yukon Cemetery Fund at P.O. Box 466 Ellijay, GA.

Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.