Mr. James F. Henry, Sr.
June 20, 2013
Mr. James Frank Henry, Sr., 89, Rural Hall NC departed this life and entered into his eternal home on June 20, 2013. He was born on September 15, 1923 to the late James E. Henry and Daisy M. Henry Goode-Davis in Gastonia, NC. He was a lifelong resident of Rural Hall, North Carolina.
Mr. Henry was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and served in the United States Navy. He was employed and retired from Wake Forest University with 37 years of service.
Mr. Henry was a member of Stewards Chapel AME Zion Church, Rural Hall where he served as a Steward and Sunday school teacher.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Valentine Henry; son, Joseph Valentine; two grandsons, James Smith and David Henry; sister, Evangelist Rosa M. Peppers.
Surviving to cherish our most precious memories are: his devoted wife of 35 years, Susie J. Henry of the home; six daughters: Constance (Tyler) Hairston, Cynthia H. Smith, Carolyn (James) Tatum, Cathy (Travis) McGriff, Janet (Clifton) Wilson, Dr. E. Rebecca (Rickey) Caldwell-Carter; three sons: James (Theresa) Henry, Jr., Bruce (Lydia) Henry, Pastor Cedric (Vicki) Henry; one goddaughter, Gwen (Elijah) Wells; very devoted caregiver, granddaughter Tameka (Samuel) Montgomery, 17 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, four sisters, two brothers, two uncles, two aunts and a host of relatives and friends.
The Celebration of Life (Homegoing) service will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, June 24, 2013 at the Macedonia Worship Center, 500 Kinard Drive, Winston-Salem, NC. The family visitation will be held from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm. Interment will be in Salisbury National Cemetery on Tuesday, June 25, 2013.
Mr. Henry was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and served in the United States Navy. He was employed and retired from Wake Forest University with 37 years of service.
Mr. Henry was a member of Stewards Chapel AME Zion Church, Rural Hall where he served as a Steward and Sunday school teacher.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Valentine Henry; son, Joseph Valentine; two grandsons, James Smith and David Henry; sister, Evangelist Rosa M. Peppers.
Surviving to cherish our most precious memories are: his devoted wife of 35 years, Susie J. Henry of the home; six daughters: Constance (Tyler) Hairston, Cynthia H. Smith, Carolyn (James) Tatum, Cathy (Travis) McGriff, Janet (Clifton) Wilson, Dr. E. Rebecca (Rickey) Caldwell-Carter; three sons: James (Theresa) Henry, Jr., Bruce (Lydia) Henry, Pastor Cedric (Vicki) Henry; one goddaughter, Gwen (Elijah) Wells; very devoted caregiver, granddaughter Tameka (Samuel) Montgomery, 17 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, four sisters, two brothers, two uncles, two aunts and a host of relatives and friends.
The Celebration of Life (Homegoing) service will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, June 24, 2013 at the Macedonia Worship Center, 500 Kinard Drive, Winston-Salem, NC. The family visitation will be held from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm. Interment will be in Salisbury National Cemetery on Tuesday, June 25, 2013.