Mr. Henry Lee Giddens, age 78, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 after an extended illness.

He was an ordained Baptist minister. Henry was born in Florida and moved to Murray County, Georgia as an adult. Henry loved life and had a great sense of humor. He liked the outdoors, and loved to hunt and fish. He also enjoyed socializing with family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, great-grandfather, and an all-around great man. One of his favorite places to gather with friends was at the Murray County Senior Center where he was warmly welcomed. Henry will be greatly missed.

Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Geraldine Giddens; brother, T.C. Giddens; and first wife, Wonnell Scoggins Giddens.

Survivors include his wife, Clarice Beaver Giddens; son, Roger Giddens (Lisa); daughter, Sheila Sherrill (Jack); step-daughter, Alice Newgen (Steve); grandson, Kevin Sherrill; two granddaughters, Sharee Sherrill and Kristen Ridley (Bobby); step-grandson, Josh Newgen (Crystal); step great-grandsons, Tristen Newgen (Jess) and Austin Newgen.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Henry Lee Giddens will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. from the chapel of Peeples Funeral Home with Rev. Josh Parker and Rev. Lamar Payne officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.

Peeples Funeral Home & Crematory of Chatsworth is entrusted with the arrangements for Mr. Henry Lee Giddens