September 8, 1924

State Representative Joseph H.L. Henley expires in Montgomery Hospital
Joseph L. Henley Escambia county's rep. in the present legislature of Ala. died at 5:15 o'clock Sunday morning in a Montgomery hospital after a long illness. Rep. Henley was brought here early last week but sank steadily. He was 60 years old.
During the summer session of the legislature in 1923, as well as in the winter session, Rep. Henley was know as a member of the house who did not come to Mongt. to trifle. He was not given to empty speeches on the floor, and when he arose to his feet it was to make his words count. Probably no representative in the state legislature was more zealous for the states intrests than the gentleman from Escambia.
Mr. Henley held a warm place in the hearts of other members of the legislature. He was well know in Mont. and was prominent in the affairs of his county.
Mr. Henley is survived by his wife, four sons, L.W. Henley, C.A. Henley, J.B. Henley and J.S. Henley all of Falco, AL. two daughters Mrs S.M. Padgett, River Falls, AL and Mrs. H.W. Lundy, Mont..Three brothers K.C. Henley of Morenci, Arizona, Walter Henley of DeFuniak Spgs., Fl. , C.D. Henley of Andalusia, Al. . Three sisters Mrs. Thomas Forester, Knoxville, Tenn., Mrs. J.A. Givens of Andalusia, Al., Miss Susie V. Henley of Falco, Al.
His remains were sent from the home of McCarty-Spruell at 3 o'clock sundy afternoon to River Falls, Al. and funeral services and interment will take place from his home in Falco, Al. sometime Monday