Thomas Wells Henderson

December 8, 1942 - June 11, 2021

Thomas Wells Henderson, born December 8, 1942 in Asheville, NC to Pierce Pike Henderson and Mattie Wells Henderson, died peacefully on June 11, 2021, in Summerfield, NC with family at his side. A lifelong resident of Asheville, he had recently relocated to be near his son and family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Melinda Moran Henderson, his son, Thomas Brian Henderson and brother, Joseph William Henderson. He is survived by his son, Gregory Steven Henderson (Adrienne), and grandchildren Jack and Emery, of Summerfield, NC; his sister, Betty Henderson Shipley of Asheville, daughter-in-law, Jocelyn Burns Henderson, and grandchildren Matthew (Sarah) Henderson of Nashville, TN, Rachel, Ryan, and Christopher Henderson of Columbia, SC; brother-in-law, Bruce MacEwen (Diane) of Atlanta, GA; sisters-in-law Marilyn MacEwen, Kerri MacEwen Haberstock (Tom) of Asheville, and Joyce Moran Spicer of Charlotte; and 12 nieces and nephews. A 1961 graduate of Lee H. Edwards High School, he served in the United States Air Force and retired from BellSouth. He was a lifelong member and volunteer at Central United Methodist Church in Asheville. A celebration of Tommy’s life will be held Saturday, July 10, at 11:00 AM in the Memorial Garden at Central United Methodist Church, Asheville, NC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Central United Methodist Church, 27 Church St, Asheville, NC 28801. To share a message or memory with the family, please visit www.forbisanddick.com.