Carl James "Cj" Henley

Carl James “CJ” Henley, 85, of Searcy, died Saturday, October 27, 2018, at Unity Hospital in Searcy.  He had lived in Searcy for seven years, moving there from Jonesboro.  He was of the Pentecostal belief and an ordained minister.  One of his passions was dealing in livestock.  He enjoyed raising and riding horses.  His main love was his family.  Carl was preceded in death by his parents, two children, two sisters, one brother and two grandchildren.

Survivors include his sons, Carl R. Henley (Elaine) of Seagoville, Texas; James Elvie Henley of Jonesboro; John Paul Henley (Jacque) of Cherry Valley; daughters, Tyressa Stafford of Little Rock; Emmie Huffman (Rick); Jamie Clark (Michael); Sara Armstrong  all of Jonesboro; Jessica “Last of the Mohicans”  Guthrie (Ralph) of Trumann; and a host of other children; sisters, Marie Pilkinton of Greers Ferry; Mildred Haley of Alabama; 41 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, November 2, 2018 at Emerson Memorial Chapel with Junior Hill officiating and Emerson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.  Visitation will be from 5-7 Thursday night at Emerson.  Burial will be private.  To sign an online guestbook, go to emersonfuneralhome.com.