Estol A. Henderson, 85, of Clyde, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Joseph Donald Henderson and Eunice Sanford and served in the U.S. Navy.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Hawkins Henderson; children, Crystal, Sherry, and David Henderson, Krista Lynn, and Kim (Steve) Hoffman; brother, Dean (Paulette) Henderson; 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be private.

The care of Mr. Henderson has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Home of Canton.