Mr. Edward Clay Henry, age 85, of Rossville, GA, passed away Friday, September 6, 2013, at his residence.

Mr. Henry was born July 6, 1928, in Whitwell, TN, son of the late Clay Evans and Eva Henry. Prior to his retirement, he was employed with Modern Maid in Chattanooga, TN.

Mr. Henry is survived by his wife, Bobbie Ash Henry; sons and daughters-in-law, Edward C. Jr. and Terri Henry, Taylor E. and Earlene Henry, David M. and Darlene Henry, Jim Henry; sisters, Edna Eggert and Novella Boyd; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, September 8, 2013, at the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clyde Painter officiating.  Burial will follow in the Garrett Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons.

Mr. Henry will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Saturday.