That Billy Henderson died on Valentine’s Day is fitting.
An unforgettable man who captured the hearts and affection of so many, Coach Henderson seemed a saint to a lot of people and he exited this world on a day for expressing love. That is perfect because I never met anyone who knew him well that didn’t love him.
There are plenty of obituaries and summaries of his career available, and I won’t attempt either here, but having worked for Billy Henderson at Clarke Central High in Athens for a few years as a young coach, I wanted to share a couple of personal memories of a man who greatly impacted my life.