Charlie Henson

Dr. Charles James Henson, a native of Mobile, Alabama, was born on March 1, 1945 to the late Acie Henson, Sr. And Lucy Bass Henson. He peacefully departed this life on October 29, 2021. A 1963 graduate of Central High School, Charles remained active with his class throughout his life. After attending the Alabama State College Mobile branch for one year, he transferred to Clark College in Atlanta, Georgia, where he received a B.A. in French. He went on to receive a national teaching fellowship to North Carolina A&T University and an M.S. in French in 1968. He remained at North Carolina A&T afterwards, teaching French and English before returning home to Mobile.
In 1969, Charles began working at Bishop State Community College, where he developed the financial aid department and the Division of Research and Development. He earned his Ph.D. in higher education administration from Florida State University in 1981 and went on to serve Bishop State as academic dean and assistant to the president until his retirement in 2006. During his career, he had the honor to serve on numerous local and national boards, including the United States Sports Academy and Franklin Primary Health Center.
In retirement, Charles enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially his grandsons Cullen (C.J.), Jared (Jay), and Joshua. As his illness progressed, he and his wife of 51 years, Yolanda, went to live with their daughter, Maya, and her husband, Cullen, where he was provided loving care by the three of them, along with their son, Jared. Charles also leaves behind loving siblings and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
A public viewing will be held on Friday, November 5, 2021 from 4pm. to 6pm at Mobile Memorial Gardens Funeral Home. As were the final wishes of Dr. Henson, a private graveside service will be held at Mobile Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers or other tangible expressions of condolences, the family requests that you take a moment to reflect on the passing of this gentle soul and how he may have touched your life in a meaningful way.