PARKER DEAN HENLEY, age 78, of Decherd, Tenn., departed this life on Friday, September 9, 2016 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Henley was born on October 29, 1937 to the late General Joseph Henley and Grace Layne Henley. Mr. Henley was of the Baptist Faith. He was employed at the University of the South in Sewanee where he worked two different jobs for many years until his retirement. His hobbies were deer hunting, coon hunting and fishing. He was a loving and caring, father, brother, and grandfather.

In addition to his parents Mr. Henley was preceded in death by his wife of fifty years, Marilyn on June 22, 2013 and his son, Eddie Mearse. He is survived by his daughters; Lisa Renee (Ron) Vining of Morrison, Tenn., Ann (Allen) Biddle and Lorrie Kay Henley bth of Decherd, Tenn., 11-Grandchildren and 13-Great-grandchildren, brother, Adolphus Henley of Sewanee, Tenn.,sisters; Mary Sue Hill of Prarie Plains and Norma Jean Harrell of Manchester,daughter-in-law, Kimberly Mearse of Winchester. Several nieces and nephews.

Visitation for Mr. Henley will be held from 11:30 A.M.Monday, September 12, with services to follow at 2:30 in the chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Bro. Mickey Henley, officiating. Interment will follow in the Summerfield Cemeteryin Tracy City, Tenn. beside his beloved Marilyn.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grantfuneralservices.net . Online live viewing of the service is available by contactingGrant Funeral Services.