In Memory of Dad

Joe Henry

8/25/1924 - 9/9/1988

In honor of our Father, Joe Henry who died September 9, 1988 at age 64.

Our Dad was a Wonderful man, Great Husband and Father.  He worked hard all his     life to provide a good home for us.

Dad  served in the Military as a Sgt. with the U.S. Army from 3/10/41 to 10/2/45     during World War II, being honorably discharged with several medals and awards.   Those being:  Marksman Rifle, Bayonet Expert, Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon,         Six (6) Bronze Stars, American Theater Ribbon, American  Defense Service Medal,  Silver Star, Philippine Liberation Ribbon along with a Good Conduct Ribbon.

At an early age he began working in the coal mines and later became an auto    mechanic.  At the time of his death he was the Chief Mechanic for The Harlan    County  Board of Education for 18 years.

Dad loved to "fish" and on weekends and when his vacation time came, he would     take Mother and go to their cottage on Norris Lake. We have many pictures of his catches and the memories  will be engraved in our minds forever. It's a shame that he couldn't have lived longer  to share the sport with his three great grandsons who also love to  fish.  He would have enjoyed them very much.

In his younger years, he was an avid bowler with many rewards and trophies that we still have.  He bowled a perfect "300" game several times.

Dad was a Deacon at the Evarts Baptist Church.  He was proud of the Church and  always concerned about others well being and volunteered for most all Church   projects.

Mother & Dad had been married for 43 years at the time of his death.

Dad was courageous during his death.  After being told by the Dr.'s there was     nothing else that could be done, he summoned us all to his hospital bed and     explained that we were in trouble.  He then told us what he had been told by the Dr.  and that he had chosen not to be resuscitated.  His courage and strength was a strong example for us.

In Memory of Mother

Maxine Henry

11/22/1928 - 10/14/2006

In honor of our Mother, Maxine (Short) Henry who died on October 14th, 2006             at age 77.

Mother was a remarkably strong woman with a zest for life.  She gave us lots of love, affection and discipline along with the willpower to think we could accomplish anything that we set our minds to. 

She also worked hard to help Dad provide a home for us.  She was retired from     Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital where she served 36 years as a Medical Technologist. 

She was a member of the Evarts Baptist Church.  Nothing brought a brighter smile       to her face than to talk about God and her Church Family.

Mother loved to play the piano and treasured her baby grand.  She could play either     by ear or  with sheet music and mastered both very well.  The music that you're hearing was one of her favorite songs.

As with Dad, she enjoyed time at their cottage on Norris Lake and spent all the time that she could there, especially after she retired.

She loved to "Shop" and took every opportunity that she had to do so.  Mother was a   person who would buy Christmas gifts all year long, she liked those bargains.

Mother was highly regarded by everyone that knew her and made lasting     contributions to her Family, Friends and Community.  She will long be remembered    by all whose  lives she touched.

Marsha & Donna