Kenneth O. Henry, 93, a former resident of Thayer St. Plymouth, passed away at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, January 22nd in the Bremen Health Care Center.
Kenneth was born in Winamac, Indiana on November 25, 1919, the son of Omer and Nellie (Hodge) Henry. He attended Winamac Schools and on March 27, 1942 he set off to serve in the United States Army – 11th Airborne Division attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant. It was on February 16th, 1945 as a Squad Leader in the Philippines that he was wounded under enemy fire and received a Purple Heart. He was honorable discharged on October 20, 1945.
He took as his bride, the former Mildred M. Lidgard. They would become the parents of four children. She proceeded in death on November 2, 1989.
Kenneth worked had worked for Schlosser Bros. and then Hawthorn-Mellody before Wheelabrator-Frye in Mishawaka for 16 years and retired in 1981.
He loved to fish, time spent with family and working on cars.
Surviving are three children; Kenneth J. (Linda) Henry of Georgetown, Kentucky, David A. Henry of Bremen and Pat A. Dillard of Travelers Rest, South Carolina. Eleven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive along with one sister, Jean Hickman.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his spouse, one son Charles R. Henry, a daughter-in-law, Marsha Henry, three brothers and three sisters.
The family will receive friends after 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 26th in the funeral home where services will be held at noon under the direction of Life Celebrant Roberta Norris. Military Honors will follow at the funeral home provided by members of the Plymouth American Legion Post 27, Veterans of Foreign Wars – Marshall County Post 1162 and the D.A.V.
Interment will be in the New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Preferred are memorial gifts to the Wounded Warrior Project, , 230 W. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60606
Sandra Vanes says
Dave, So sorry to hear of your Fathers Passing. Prayers for you and your Family at this Time of Loss. Thinking of you…
With Sympathy From the
Bottorff Family Reunion.
and Sandra (Bottorff) Vanes and Son Allen
Mike and Pat Kyser says
David – We are sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You have really been hit hard the past several weeks. Due to Pat having some foot surgery we aren\’t able to get out as we would like and are unsure if we will be able to make the visitation, but wanted to let you know we are thinking about you and will hold you and your family in our prayers.
Mike and Pat Kyser
Janet says
Dear David,
So sorry to hear about your dad. This is certainly a hard time for you. I continue to have you in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet
PHS Class of 1961
Kay Bauer says
Pat
So sorry to hear of and thinking of you at this time of the loss of your father.
Kay Murray Bauer
Bonnie Beals Essex says
Dear David,
In recent days, I was already praying for you after your very recent loss of Marsha; thus, I was so very sorry to learn of this second family death– that of your father. I know the sadness of both of those losses and I\’m thankful you have many family members and friends to help you through this very difficult time. Please know I am one of those friends who will be remembering you in prayer.
Sincerely,
Bonnie
Marsha Warren Botset says
David and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You have certainly been tested this past month, with the passing of Marsha and now your father. You are certainly in my thoughts.
Judy Gaines says
Dave and family So very sorry to learn of your dads passing.I will keep you in my thoughts and Prayers. May God Blrss Judy Gaines and family
Becki Hampton Felten says
To Ken, David and Patty,
I just saw this article about your dad. I remember some fun times we had as kids growing up on Lewis Street. Also, I did not know about Charlie\’passing. With everything the Henry family has been through recently, please accept my deepest condolences. God\’s blessings to all of you.
Becki (Hampton) Felten
Sandra Vanes says
Dave, So sorry to hear of your Fathers Passing. Prayers for you and your Family at this Time of Loss. Thinking of you…
With Sympathy From the
Bottorff Family Reunion.
and Sandra (Bottorff) Vanes and Son Allen
Mike and Pat Kyser says
David – We are sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You have really been hit hard the past several weeks. Due to Pat having some foot surgery we aren\’t able to get out as we would like and are unsure if we will be able to make the visitation, but wanted to let you know we are thinking about you and will hold you and your family in our prayers.
Mike and Pat Kyser
Janet says
Dear David,
So sorry to hear about your dad. This is certainly a hard time for you. I continue to have you in my thoughts and prayers.
Janet
PHS Class of 1961
Kay Bauer says
Pat
So sorry to hear of and thinking of you at this time of the loss of your father.
Kay Murray Bauer
Bonnie Beals Essex says
Dear David,
In recent days, I was already praying for you after your very recent loss of Marsha; thus, I was so very sorry to learn of this second family death– that of your father. I know the sadness of both of those losses and I\’m thankful you have many family members and friends to help you through this very difficult time. Please know I am one of those friends who will be remembering you in prayer.
Sincerely,
Bonnie
Marsha Warren Botset says
David and family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your father. You have certainly been tested this past month, with the passing of Marsha and now your father. You are certainly in my thoughts.
Judy Gaines says
Dave and family So very sorry to learn of your dads passing.I will keep you in my thoughts and Prayers. May God Blrss Judy Gaines and family
Becki Hampton Felten says
To Ken, David and Patty,
I just saw this article about your dad. I remember some fun times we had as kids growing up on Lewis Street. Also, I did not know about Charlie\’passing. With everything the Henry family has been through recently, please accept my deepest condolences. God\’s blessings to all of you.
Becki (Hampton) Felten